Following a deep sleep, we spent the morning window shopping and sightseeing. We browsed the elegant bookshops, Image - This book seemed appropriate Stopped for coffee and pastries, Image - Shop window in Biarritz and soaked up the ambience. Image - Biarritz street scene The morning sunshine was a gentle healing balm, a sanctuary. Image: … Continue reading Biarritz to St Jean Pied de Port
Author: thespiritualhomemaker
Biarritz: A carousel at the beach…
"I remember well the culture shock I felt in India. It is a very disarming and strange experience. I remember sitting in the gutter in Varanasi speaking with an old Indian Gentleman who wisely said to me “you don’t travel through India to enjoy it Madam, you travel through India to experience it”. It is … Continue reading Biarritz: A carousel at the beach…
Leaving London: Punctuating life…
"Flying out tonight - can't believe we're here... Bags packed, bins out, our lovely house sitter installed - we're through our lists!! Hardest part will be dropping off max and no doggy cuddles for three months! Would be excited, but a bit too exhausted - will crash in the plane. Wishing you the very best … Continue reading Leaving London: Punctuating life…
Acknowledgements…
There are so many people to thank and acknowledge in the creation of the Camino Sarah blog. This post is just a start, I will revisit it many times over the next few months, adding as we go. Image from http://www.elitehandicrafts.com Firstly thank you to Justine Froelker, who invited me to participate in the blog … Continue reading Acknowledgements…
Camino packing list…
"So i'm getting things in perspective! One week, yes seven days until the adventure begins. We spent six, (yes!) 6 hours today, packing and unpacking our back packs. Between a few arguments, (Kev saying take it out, me saying put it in), i managed to reduce the pack from 11 to 9 kg. (Apparantly tiger … Continue reading Camino packing list…
Magical hiking shoes…
Re posted from my personal blog - The Spiritual Homemaker. Original date - 1st May 2016, 4 months before the start of the walk. CSx There is so much to know about hiking shoes! Image from http://www.outsideonline.com This week, much time was spent researching. So many details: materials, waterproofing, weight, thickness, soles, inner soles, arch … Continue reading Magical hiking shoes…
Camino – tips for the trail…
"Pete and I walked the Camino 15 years ago. It still is one of the most profound gifts we have given ourselves. They say it is the Way of Love. We experienced such healing, profound spiritual teachings and magic during the 5 weeks we walked. Everything became clear. From one peligrino to another - Blessing … Continue reading Camino – tips for the trail…
The time has come…
"The time has come," the Walrus said, "To talk of many things: Of shoes--and ships--and sealing-wax-- Of cabbages--and kings--" But he did not speak of childlessness, because that truth is too raw to be told. Camino Sarah Quote from Lewis Carroll, The Walrus and the Carpenter Image from http://www.jabberwocky.com My story is waiting to be … Continue reading The time has come…