I spent the morning travelling to what will be my new base for the next little while. Ecija, with a population of just over 40,000, is a little over an hour from Sevilla in the province of Andalusia. It's been referred to as the frying pan of Andalusia as temperatures can soar in summer to … Continue reading Move to Ecija…update
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A wonderful world……..thank you Abreast In A Boat
What a wonderful surprise it was last night to walk into Ca'de Ven (an amazing local wine bar) and hear a voice yell out "Michelle. Michelle Hanton"- I turned around and there was Cheryl Watson coming towards me along with Juanita Pegler. It is almost seven years since we last saw each other. We had … Continue reading A wonderful world……..thank you Abreast In A Boat
Torri degli Asinelli – an adventure in itself!
“Don’t do anything dangerous” echoed Simo’s voice in my head “we cannot risk anymore injuries before Ravenna”. He then went on to elaborate that climbing ladders should be avoided yet here I am like the local idiot climbing up 498 steps! I have no head for heights BUT yesterday, without giving it a second thought, … Continue reading Torri degli Asinelli – an adventure in itself!
Bologna – Stepping back in time
A great start to my adventures with lovely Russian breakfast companions who turn out to be cellists with the Russian Symphony Orchestra on their way to Rimini for a concert tonight. We spent a lovely hour chatting about the best things to see in Bologna. These lovely young men told me that not only does … Continue reading Bologna – Stepping back in time
Bologna – arrived!
I took the regional train from Mestre to Bologna (E11) and arrive just after 5.30 pm last night. My hotel was easy to find and as I walked into the lobby my eyes were drawn straight to the back of the room, where wide glass doors opened onto a gorgeous green haven of a garden … Continue reading Bologna – arrived!
MY CAMINO Part 4
When I said I was going on the Camino everyone told me that it would be life changing. From personal experience I can now say that the Camino forced me to slow down and provided the gift of time for myself. In my regular lives the chattering monkeys of my mind are rarely stilled as … Continue reading MY CAMINO Part 4
MY CAMINO Part 2
All walkers are issued with a Credencial which is like a passport into which perigrinos need to collect two sellos (stamps) per day to verify one has walked the minimum of 100kms to qualify for the Compostela which is th certificate issued on reaching Santiago de Compostela. Sellos are issued in all kinds of places … Continue reading MY CAMINO Part 2
MY CAMINO Part 1
It's been a while coming and so many of you have been asking when I am going to put up my Camino blog - you have been very patient! To tell the truth it has been hard trying to put it all into words and decided how I should write the story about such an … Continue reading MY CAMINO Part 1
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