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After years of dreaming, binge-watching youtube videos, reading blogs and books, and imagining this adventure a million times over, we’re finally doing it!

My obsession with the Camino de Santiago started with the movie ‘The Way’ back in 2010. I walked out and said to my friend Sandy, ‘I’m going to do that one day.’ Her reply was, ‘I know you will, but you’re on your own there sweetie’.

We both have personal reasons why this adventure is important, and as time ticks by, these may become evident in our stories here. I’m also sure we’ll uncover other reasons we didn’t expect, as we go along.

The nerves are definitely creeping in. It’s starting to hit us just how far we’re going to be walking (same distance as Sydney to Melbourne, who signs up for that?!).

We’ve been occupied the past few months planning and prepping. This morning we did the final gear check, packs sorted and our post-walk holiday luggage ready. My bag is not as neatly organised as Nat’s I might add. It would also be remiss of me not to mention that Nat has officially dedicated an entire side of his suitcase to ‘the pillow’. No, it’s not a travel pillow! Comfort is non-negotiable, apparently!

We’re currently en route to Paris via Abu Dhabi for a quick stopover. We’ll be in Paris for three nights, and from there, it’s off to our official starting point, St Jean Pied de Port in France.

Next update will be from Paris! Au revoir until then.Read more