AustraliaNew South WalesSydneySefton33°53’11” S 151°0’21” E
April 17, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 15 °C
This time tomorrow night I'll be on my way!
AustraliaNew South WalesMarrickvilleTempeAlexandra Canal33°56’18” S 151°9’54” E
April 18, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
I've just checked in. My backpack weighed just 6.2kg (by their scale). If I can, I'll weigh the bag I'm taking on the plane. All set to go. I'll be flying out at 9 pm. I can't get the smile off myRead more
Traveler I look forward yo your travel updates. Buen Camino Carmel. I am so happy for you
Carmel Carlsen Thanks Alex, I'm so looking forward to having something to report. Keep up you 'footprints'. I'm so happy for us.
QatarBaladīyat ad DawḩahKulaybHamad International Airport25°15’44” N 51°36’54” E
April 19, 2023 in Qatar ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
A very pleasant flight and very good food on board. We arrived at dawn.
EnglandGreater LondonVictoria51°29’54” N 0°8’36” W
April 19, 2023 in England ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
The flight from Doha to London was good. For my first travellers tip: don't bother with lounge access if you have a short stop over. I only had 3 hours between planes and wasted my money. The weatherRead more
EnglandCanterburyDane John Gardens51°16’44” N 1°4’58” E
April 20, 2023 in England ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
I arrived at Canterbury today and knew instantly that this is exactly where I am meant to be. This Cathedral is impressive. Quite more than I have ever encountered before. It was founded in 597 AD.Read more
EnglandCity of CanterburyBekesbourne51°15’12” N 1°8’12” E
April 21, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
The Cathedral Dean, David, gave us our Pilgrim Blessing, and then we headed out in the rain. Today's walk was fantastic. The rain did not last too long. The countryside in Kent is green and gorgeous.Read more
Carmel Carlsen Thanks Ann, it is lovely to be here with Mary-Lou. Today is our last day together
EnglandDoverDover Ferry Terminal51°7’36” N 1°19’50” E April 22, 2023 in England ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Our nights stay with Stella and Mike Pascall in Shepherdswell could not have gone better. Stella gave us a terrific home cooked meal of Shepherds pie with home grown veggies from their allotment andRead more
Traveler We’re your hosts friends you on your Camino or airB&b hosts. Either way they looked after you both very well.
Carmel Carlsen They were not friends until we met them! I was just soooo lucky to find them when I was looking for accommodation in Shepherdswell!
FranceCalaisCalais-NordBassin des Chasses50°57’48” N 1°50’30” E
April 23, 2023 in France ⋅ 🌬 9 °C
Our first hostel
Traveler Drizzly rain here as we exit Bilbao but 17 so not too cold. Enjoy your walking today
Carmel Carlsen Our Sunshine did not last long. It rained on and off all morning and ALL of the afternoon 😒 and the temperature was 11! Mary-Lou and I were soaked to the skin!
FranceHauts-de-FranceEscallesPlage du Cap Blanc-Nez50°55’6” N 1°41’54” E April 23, 2023 in France
What started as a cold bright morning turned into a day of rain, and it remained cold all day - around 11 degrees. We stopped for coffee at a wonderful bar, run by Alexa and Frank. They were lovelyRead more
Traveler Beautiful photos Carmel and so good to hear the stories of your journey that go with them.
Traveler We have people amazed that we have come all the way from Australia. Haven’t met one other aussie or kiwi so far on del
Carmel Carlsen Exactly Jen, Alexa was amazed that we had come all the way from Australia.
FranceHauts-de-FranceGuînes50°51’12” N 1°50’30” E April 24, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Mary-Lou left for the Somme before 9 am this morning. I will miss her excellent company. I am now walking solo. I'm officially calling today 'Mud' day as most of my walking was on dirt roads or pathsRead more
Traveler With an adventure like you are commencing W0W Carmel…happy dreams 🙏🏻
Carmel Carlsen 🙂
Traveler So exciting ❤️