by Tara | May 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
Orisson is legendary for the rudeness of it’s owner, the difficulty of the booking system, and the outrageous prices of the food and accommodation (compared to other places along the way) – but you won’t wake up to a more magnificent view anywhere...
by Tara | May 4, 2018 | albergues
Beilari is very possibly the best albergue in St. Jean Pied de Port. I can’t say for sure, because I haven’t been to them all, but it’s in my top ten albergues along the camino. The proprietor of Beilari, Joeseph, is clearly passionate about hosting...
by Tara | May 4, 2018 | health, listen to your mother
I forgot how tiring the camino is. If someone told me I”d be collapsing into bed at 9.30 each night, I would have said they were crazy. But here I am. It’s 8:10pm and I’m ready to curl up in my sleeping bag. It’s not because I’m having...
by Tara | Apr 30, 2018 | Thoughts, Travel
I haven’t written or posted anything in awhile. It’s not because I have nothing to say (that will never happen!) but that I was trying to finish up so much work, socialising and getting ready before I leave that I had no time for anything else. Taking time...
by Tara | Apr 10, 2018 | gear, Uncategorized
Obviously, there is no one answer for everyone. But with some information about what the Camino is actually like, you can make an informed decision that could potentially save you a lot of weight carrying, and make your trip more comfortable. What kinds of sleeping...
