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Peregrina Preparatio 10

Posted on July 13, 2018 by

8km (5miles) Longshaw Estate, Peak District Perfect walking weather: Cloudy but warm, some light drizzle… and hot sunshine Clothing : Zipoff trouser-shorts, t shirt, raincoat (part way) Terrain: hilly footpaths, paths through woods My friend and I set off out … Continue reading →

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Peregrina Preparatio 9

Posted on July 11, 2018 by

Today’s long walk was a pilgrimage of sorts. Weather: hot and sunny, with some cloud. About 25C Clothing: shorts and tshirt, walking boots Distance: 17 km (more or less) It was also really good preparation for the Camino in terms … Continue reading →

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Peregrina Preparatio 8 : Milldale – Ashbourne (Derbyshire)

Posted on July 9, 2018 by

Today’s walk (in beautiful rural Derbyshire)took me by surprise by turning into a pilgrimage. There’s a heatwave in the UK at the moment, so I travelled light, with a tiny backback (for the water and map), and it was definitely … Continue reading →

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Travelling Light

Posted on July 5, 2018 by

I used to be good -really good – at travelling light, but recently I seem to have lost the knack, and somehow I’m going to have to find the minimalistic mojo again in order to succeed at walking the Camino. … Continue reading →

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337% of target …l

Posted on June 30, 2018 by

Not really related to walking the Camino, except in the tenuous way of building up fitness and stamina both of which I’m working on … as well as walking even when very tired due to terrible insomnia. Do hope that’s … Continue reading →

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Midsummer Madness : Peregrina Preparation 8

Posted on June 23, 2018 by

Avaisberg – Home Companions on the way: Misty and her daughter the ever faithful Tinka Distance : c. 9km Time: c. 2 1/2 hours (11:45 – 2pm) Weather: Good, around 15C, no rain Clothing trousers, tshirt, fleece (removed after about … Continue reading →

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Sleeping quandaries

Posted on June 23, 2018 by

Sleeping bags and I just don’t get on! I’ve used the summer solstice weekend (juhannus=midsummer is an important holiday here in Finland, though not really my favourite as yes it means the longest day is already here … but I … Continue reading →

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