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A Dublin Scene

A view of the two chimneys in Dublin Bay I love this iconic view of Dublin city.  I associate this view with Dublin whether I view it by land see or air. As I set out on walks along Clontarf … Continue reading

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Hayley westenera sings Pie Jesu

A beautiful version of Pie Jesu I came across this version of Pie Jesu and was blown away by the clarity and purity of her voice.  I listen to this occasionally now and momentarily my spirits soar

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Walks in West Cork

A view of the Lighthouse on Crow’s Head I joined a group walking over Easter weekend in West Cork, one of my favourite places in the country. Before this walk I’d never heard of Crow’s Head. As I see it … Continue reading

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Arrival in Santiago.

  We’d arrived in Santiago and where did all the people come from. On the journey in through the suburbs we’d seen very few other walkers it was as though they’d all disappeared into the ether (had they found a … Continue reading

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Day 5. Amenal – Santiago

I woke with mixed feelings, our last day of walking. I’d achieve my goal but I had yet to experience the spiritual element or so I thought. Turning left out of the hotel we were immediately on the Camino, the … Continue reading

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Day 4. Arzua – Amenal.

Thankfully, a relatively short walk today, well 23kms, as every part of my body ached, but a really hot shower, some stretching excercises (well quite a lot) and a delicious breakfast in the beautiful restored Pazo de Sancta Maria set … Continue reading

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Day 3. Papas de Rei – Azzuria

    We listened to the weather forecast and rain was forecasted after lunch atapproximately 2pm. It started to rain at 2.15pm but more on that later. It was also the longest leg of the journey with over 29kms to … Continue reading

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Day 2. Portomarin – Palas De Rei

  Another early start at 8.15am. Dawn had yet to break and the mist clung to the hillside. The very first stage of the walk took us back over the river Mino  but further up the gorge away from the … Continue reading

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A Walk – along the Camino

  I had often thought I’d like to walk The Camino in Northern Spain but as it turns out there are a number of ways (approximately 12 at present), with a one originating in Holland, Switzerland and France to name … Continue reading

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