Departure and overnight in Sydney
5月17日, オーストラリア ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
We left home at 8:30 am, a flight to Brisbane a 3-hour layover. Then we flew on into Sydney. We stayed at the Marriott . We headed down to the quay for dinner. Joanne and I enjoyed some nice pasta. Weもっと詳しく
Barcelona
5月19日, スペイン ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
After 22 hours we arrived , we had a flight Sydney to Singapore, a layover in Singapore and then through to Barcelona. The flight from Singapore to Barcelona was 14 hours. Such a long flight. Ourもっと詳しく
Barcelona day 2 walking tour
5月20日, スペイン ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Joanne and I began our day with a walk along La Rambla, soaking up the energy of Barcelona’s most iconic boulevard. Not much happening at this time of the morning but we did ducked into theもっと詳しく
Montserrat Monastery Tour & Port Pell
5月21日, スペイン ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Today, Joanne and I stepped away from the bustle of Barcelona and joined a group tour to the stunning Montserrat Monastery, nestled high in the Catalan mountains. The scenery wasもっと詳しく
A Day in Tarragona & Priorat
5月22日, スペイン ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
This morning, Joanne and I were picked up from our hotel by Francisca, our friendly and professional driver. She whisked us away from the hustle of Barcelona and into the calm, coastal charm ofもっと詳しく
A Day of Surprises
5月23日, スペイン ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Today started with a smooth hotel pickup and drop-off at the Barcelona train station—then the chaos began! The station was packed, and after lining up to board, we discovered our printed tickets hadもっと詳しく
Madrid. Art, Pastries, and Parks
5月24日, スペイン ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
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Madrid Moments: Art, Pastries, and Parks
This morning, we met our wonderful guide, Hesus, who led us on a captivating walk through theもっと詳しく
Toledo
5月25日, スペイン ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
A 1.5 klm walk from hotel to the train station a 30-minute train ride to Toledo the 1 st capital of Spain ain. Upon arrival, we discovered a beautiful train station where we met our guide Laura whoもっと詳しく
Madrid Old Town: Mice and Majesty
5月26日, スペイン ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Our morning began in Madrid’s historic heart, where our guide César led us through winding *calles* streets, steeped in centuries of stories. The scent of freshly baked pastries wafted from everyもっと詳しく
Segovia and Avila
5月27日, スペイン ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Today was an adventure beyond the bustling streets of Madrid. We set off early, transferred to a meeting point, and embarked on a journey to two of Spain’s most enchanting cities—Segovia andもっと詳しく
Madrid to Monforte de Lemos
5月28日, スペイン ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
High-Speed train from Madrid to Palencia where we had to change trains, we dragged our suitcases underneath the platform to the other side which was later found to be unnecessary and we could haveもっと詳しく
Monforte de lemos
5月29日, スペイン ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
This morning, we woke to a scene straight out of a dream. The village of Montforte de Lemos was completely covered in fog a sea of cloud stretching to the horizon. From our room at the Parador deもっと詳しく
Our Camino Begins
5月30日, スペイン ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
In February 2024, after facing a tough season of illness, Joanne decided it was time for something more—a new chapter built on purpose, strength, and healing. She asked me, Kel, to walk beside herもっと詳しく
Morgade to Portmarin 9 klm
5月31日, スペイン ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
We woke to a hushed world wrapped in fog, as if the Camino itself had softened the edges of the day. At our window, two gentle horses appeared like soulful messengers ferrying calm into ourもっと詳しく
Portomarin to Ventas de N
6月1日, スペイン ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
A beautiful, cool morning greeted us as we left Portomarin, beginning a steady 700-meter climb through peaceful woodlands and quiet country roads.
We crossed the Mino Basin and passed through theもっと詳しく
Camino Day 4 – Chill n Eucalyptus
6月2日, スペイン ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
We woke to the coldest morning yet on our Camino, with a forecast high of just 14°C. Kel, caught off guard without a skivvy, layered up the best he could—long-sleeve thermal singlet under aもっと詳しく
Palas de Rei to Melide – 13.2 km
6月3日, スペイン ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
We began the day walking and elevation of 150 metres in a klm, which we commented to each other is getting easier. Then into a good paced walk through peaceful woodland and lush valleys, along anもっと詳しく
Melide to Arzúa
6月4日, スペイン ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
We began today’s 14km stretch in a light, persistent drizzle—more of a misty fizz than a downpour, but enough to dampen clothes and spirits early on. The path was undulating, with several sharpもっと詳しく
Arzúa to Salceda – The Convergence and t
6月5日, スペイン ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Today, we walked once more in the soft, drizzling rain, making our way from Arzúa to Salceda. The trail was noticeably busier—Arzúa is the point where the French and Spanish Camino routes meet,もっと詳しく
Salceda to O Pedrouzo
6月6日, スペイン ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Today marked our third consecutive day walking in the rain. Even with a later start at 9 a.m., the drizzle never let up. At just 13 degrees, the cold crept in, and with it, a sense of repetition. Theもっと詳しく
The Final Steps (10.6km)
6月8日, スペイン ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Day 10: Lavacolla to Santiago de Compostela –
Our final day on the Camino began with a steady uphill climb from Lavacolla to the high point of the day at Villamaior.
As we made our way down intoもっと詳しく
Santiago: A Day of Rest and Exploration
6月9日, スペイン ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
After our emotional arrival yesterday, today was a gentle exhale—a day to rest, explore, and soak in the beauty of Santiago de Compostela.
We began our morning with a quiet visit to the Cathedral.もっと詳しく
London Days
6月10日, イングランド ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Day One – Gardens, Markets & Kindness Underground
Our first day in London welcomed us with sunshine—a rare but perfect way to begin exploring. We left our hotel and crossed the iconic Towerもっと詳しく























































































































































































































































































































