What to expect...

The Camino Frances, also known as The French Route, is the most popular of the Camino de Santiago routes.

I will be walking from St. Jean Pied de Port in France to Santiago de Compostela - the distance will be around 800km (cue Proclaimers... 'I'm Gonna Be (500 miles 🤓🎵)'

This works out to around 20-30kms per day, with a few rest days here and there.

Days 1 & 2 will consist of going up and over the Pyrenees Mountains 🏔 - some 1430m above sea level.

I will be staying in 'albergues' which have dorm style beds and some private rooms. Most albergues provide pilgrim meals, or you can dine at a nearby bar. It's also common to buy ingredients at the local 'supermercado' and do a communal cook up in the albergue kitchen!

At its core, the Camino de Santiago is a journey of self-discovery and spiritual renewal. Pilgrims from all walks of life come together to walk the path with a shared sense of purpose.

They leave behind the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse themselves in the simplicity and beauty of the natural world. As the feet move forward, the mind finds stillness, and the heart opens to introspection.

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