Ramblings to Santiago

In response to:Then I went again

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:35:29 +0200

Hi Gaitor-defeator,

nice to see that you made it to the end of the Earth (even if it is only the beginning of something new). There are three stories, I think - we will discover the third one if we take the experience and give it a place in our lives..

All the best!

Miriam
(one half of the camino twins, now in Paris)

In response to:¡Squelchio! Part Deux

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:28:08 +0200

Keith,

Well done bud, can't wait to see some pictures.

Louise

In response to:Name comes true

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:12:11 +0200

Mmmm... prawn cocktail...Num.

In response to:Name comes true

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:26:03 +0200

I´ll be arriving (gods, fairies and other superstitions willing) on the 7th, probably about 11.00am - UK time, but I´ll give an update by phone along the way.

You´ll recognise me quite easily, I´ll be the one with a rucsac and wearing shorts.

As for food on my return ... plenty of vegetables and NO CHIPS is the order of the day. A bacon buttie stuffed with lots of crisp streaky would be welcome. Minestrone soup has been a dream for several weeks. Prawns in a marie rose sauce with lots of tomatoes & salad. Marmite on toast .... ah, the simple things in life!

In response to:Name comes true

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:47:27 +0200

You will tell us when to keep an eye on the web cam in Santiago.
We want to cheer and check that you haven't disappeared into a shadow. Do you fancy liver and bacon followed by bread and butter pudding for your homecoming meal? Or will it be paella and red wine? I think we'll need to feed you well for a while. (OK - not too well - you want to stay at a fighting weight.

In response to:They don´t do straight, in Galicia

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:19:38 +0200

I can assure you that my first golf rehearsal will be the week after I get back! I´m looking forward to simply carrying a "mere" bag of clubs.

Having not played for 6 months, because any spare time was devoted to walking practice, I´m keen to see whether the layoff has improved my game.

Cheers, John

In response to:They don´t do straight, in Galicia

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:16:29 +0200

No, no, no ... we didn´t actually SELL her! she insisted that she´d only go for a whole barrel of wine, and since we´d then have the hassle of transporting it ... it wasn´t really on!

No, it was simply a lot of fun.

In response to:They don´t do straight, in Galicia

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:07:21 +0200

Well Keith I am feeling shattered and can feel the pain in the feet and limbs just sitting here-700 km.seems a long way in a car let alone on foot!! Will have to have another drink to ease the pain-me that is!!I suppose a game of golf on your return is not going to be on for a week or two! Thinking of you as I know you are of us!! Take care!!

In response to:They don´t do straight, in Galicia

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:46:19 +0200

It may be late at night - had a really good party tonight, but I would quite like a report on how Laura got on with the waiter last time!!!!

In response to:Ups and Downs

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:54:34 +0200

Just catching up today with the last week or so - sounds like you are still having fun (despite the legs)

take care

Louise

In response to:Once more into the sun dear friends, once more ...

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:45:46 +0200

Hi there, mildly concerned that although you have taken the train you are not cashing in on having further rest days!! I thought you were ahead!

In response to:Father´s Day - a lazy day

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:22:07 +0200

Well Keith. It's midsummer's day in England and raining
i suppose if you have to have sore legs it's better to have them somewhere warm where you can drink coffee and watch the world go by and if necessary take a bus. Keep your pecker up. Clare

In response to:Walking backwards to Santiago

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:23:04 +0200

Your day of rest sounds as though it has done you good. You sound more positive and perkier! Good good.
xx
P.S. Happy belated Fathers Day..! You know I always forget important dates :)

In response to:Room 101

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 21:10:34 +0200

Happy Father's Day Dad! We hope you're not falling apart. Take care. X

In response to:A bit of background

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:16:17 +0200

Hi Keith it sounds like you are on a 500 mile pub crawl which is better than just a 500 mile walk. Keep going and all the best

In response to:29 and 5

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:11:31 +0200

Hope things are going well for you. It was good to read about your journey so fare. Enjoy.

In response to:Must remember to eat more!

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:59:58 +0200

Keep going!!!xxxxxx

In response to:title-4264127

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:49:24 +0200

Dear Martha- Piss off.

In response to:title-4264127

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:04:41 +0200

People on the internet are mean - keep blogging and ignore Martha English, sho is beginning to sound like a grumpy teenager.

In response to:A better day

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:51:19 +0200

It's great that you're making the time to blog, I hope you manage to sustain it. I'd like to hear more about what kind of things you're seeing along the way and how they make you feel? What are the locals like? What are your motivations (big and small) are they changing along the way? What are you feeling?

Perhaps some of your common themes so far could be condensed into scores at the bottom of each entry? Example; Feet 1/5, Accomodation 4/5, Sleep 1/5, Food 5/5. That will give you more blog time to focus on sharing your experiences and any thoughts or musings you might have.

We all look forward to your next post. Be brave & tell the truth.

In response to:title-4264127

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:42:50 +0200

This is getting boring, you are beginning to sound like my parents. You didn't mention how many steps there were up to your hostel tonight, or who many people there were in the bar when you got there.

In response to:Gods bless El Corte Ingles!

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:19:31 +0200

With each hand holding a walking pole, I´d be at a bit of a loss as to where to stick the brolly (no suggestions). But there is definate appeal in the prospect, and I did think about it

In response to:Gods bless El Corte Ingles!

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:17:25 +0200

Thanks Rebecca

In response to:Gods bless El Corte Ingles!

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:16:22 +0200

Erm, doing this whole thing is rather outrageous - for me at least.

In response to:Gods bless El Corte Ingles!

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:11:13 +0200

I think you analyse things too much and should lighten up a bit, there's more to life than planning to perfection, you're not planning a wedding or a funeral. While you're out there, why not do something outrageous and take what life throws at you

In response to:Gods bless El Corte Ingles!

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:37:29 +0200

Great to keep up to date with your adventures. Keep going bud :o)

Louise

In response to:Gods bless El Corte Ingles!

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:07:06 +0200

We think you'll look really rather swish in red gaiters (got a pair m'self:-)) Very handy as a location beacon if you end up base over apex in a 'cuneta'.
Impressed with your progress so far.

Have you thought about purchasing an umbrella?

In response to:Gods bless El Corte Ingles!

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:06:48 +0200

Hi Keith

Glad to hear you are doing so well but sorry that the weather is a bit rubbish. Keep up the good work.

Rebecca x

In response to:A bit of background

Fri, 23 May 2008 14:53:54 +0200

Hang on, if God had meant us to walk everywhere he would have made the world flat.........

Or something.

Good luck!

:)