One step at a time…
On the left above is my new sleeping bag made by Cumulus from Poland (314gm) with the old for comparison on the right. (896gm). In the middle is a very unfashionable Size 11 Croc to indicate the size.
What has consumed more time than anything else in the past few days has been setting up this blog, and learning, or more accurately remembering, how it all works. I think I have got there now. Continue reading “Day minus 3 Wednesday – More Preparations”
Getting ready to go is part of the fun. Having walked the Camino in Spain, France and Portugal many times I have pretty well settled on the physical basics like rucksack, clothes, shoes and electronics. But there is always a little tweaking that can be done. Continue reading “Preparations”
The Via Francigena is the modern version of an ancient path linking Canterbury and Rome. In 990 Sigeric the Serious was appointed as Archbishop of Canterbury by Pope John XV and travelled to Rome. On his return journey from Rome back to Canterbury he made notes on his route. These gave the main outline of his path and have proved useful to pilgrims down through the ages. Continue reading “The Via Francigena”