Setting my heart on pilgrimage

Last night I decided I was Camino bound, today is my first day of training up to the Te Aroha lookout. It seems fittng that I start from 'The Place of Love' leaving my parents house.
Starting wasLes mer
Last night I decided I was Camino bound, today is my first day of training up to the Te Aroha lookout. It seems fittng that I start from 'The Place of Love' leaving my parents house.
Starting wasLes mer
It was hard waking in the rain this morning. So many reasons just to roll over - but underneath a strange excitement and an emerging kernel of determination.
On the trail the air felt thick and fullLes mer
It felt like a long hard slog today, staying with an early wake up and a sense of determination to try the peak today. Matt came along for the first piece, which felt tough and fast.
I felt like ILes mer
It's the night before so much to pack, so little and so much time, saying goodbye to Eva and Flo and family and wondering when and how I'll come back.
landed after a surprisingly comfortable flight by the window next to 2 lovely German guys who have me some great exploration ideas. So i got through the night and having fortified myself with airportLes mer
I'm sitting in a cafe with a steaming hot chocolate in front of me waiting with some anticipation for the tourist office to open so I can get my pilgrim's passport and 'begin' my journey.
Lots ofLes mer
I stopped for a drink at an eco-alberges today along with two cousins from California and got recommended this amazing alberges Roca Madre the owner built this from the original centuries old stableLes mer