I like the idea of long walks and have seen a few I fancy doing, although realistically this won’t be until after I retire. So, for the time being, I read about them.
This walker/author has written about his journey on the Camino de Santiago from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port across the Pyrenees and on to Santiago de Compostela. The distance covered was about 800 kilometres, and it took around a month to complete. He did the walk with some old friends but made many new friends along the way.
Written in an easy-to-read and often humorous style, this book gives you a good indication of what to expect on this walk. It is both guide and travelogue, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the scenery, the atmosphere, the camaraderie along the way, the food, the places to stay and the shower plumbers of Spain!
Certainly, it also covers lessons learned and pitfalls navigated, so if you are thinking of undertaking such a walk, reading this book should be part of your preparation. Particularly as there are superb lists of resources at the back. The Kit List includes the walking equipment and gadgets used as well as clothes worn and wash kit essentials. There is an accommodation list, apps used and YouTube channels watched before this adventure began.
Highly recommended, I hope to read it again one day before I don my walking boots.
I do enjoy walking and this sounds like a wonderful experience
Yes, I think this would be a fantastic adventure – maybe one day!
Sounds wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Barb. Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
Everyone who has walked the Camino has been glad they did it. I think it’s something you could do. The books sounds good.
I know it seems to be a very positive experience so I shall add it to the list of things to fit in! 🙂