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The air we breathe. The Portuguese Way to Santiago by the Coast.(7)
The air we breathe. The Portuguese Way to Santiago by the Coast.(7) This Camino from Portugal to Santiago, following the coast, is swept by Atlantic winds. The air seems to nourish every cell of the body, enlightening and energising mind … Continue reading
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Tagged Baiona Ponevedra, Cabo Silleiro, Gerard Manley Hopkins, Islas Cies
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Hypothermia Hotel with a Sea view: The Portuguese Way to Santiago by the Coast (6)
Hypothermia Hotel with a Sea view: The Portuguese Way to Santiago by the Coast (6) After my night in the football ground in Oia, the rain continued to pour down. Another cyclogenisis explosiva was brushing the Galician Coast in early … Continue reading
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Tagged Galician Coast, Glasgow Catholicism, Hypthermia Hotel, Spain
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The plains of La Mancha – Windmills of my mind. Camino de Santiago de Levante through Albacete.
t The plains of La Mancha – Taming the Windmills of my mind. I was surprised to find myself still walking after my visit to the doctor in Almansa. He was very doubtful about the outcome of his work … Continue reading
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Tagged ADIF, Camino de Santiago, Don Quixote, La Lana, La Mancha, Wool Route Ruta
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A Guarda Northwards: The Portuguese Way to Santiago by the Coast (5)
A Guarda Northwards: The Portuguese Way to Santiago by the Coast (5) At 2.30 on the fourth day of this Camino I passed the impressive looking albergue in A Guarda. I decided to carry on walking: I can’t remember why … Continue reading
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Taking Portuguese memories across the border to Spain: The Portuguese Way to Santiago by the Coast (4)
Taking Portuguese memories across the border to Spain: The Portuguese Way to Santiago by the Coast (4) Portuguese memories: The Last few miles in Portugal. The weather was rough when I awoke in Praia de Âncora after a night of … Continue reading
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Tagged Portugal, Spain Monte Tecla
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An interlude between storms: The Portuguese Way to Santiago by the Coast (3).
An interlude between storms: The Portuguese Way to Santiago by the Coast (3) Viana do Castelo to Vila Praia de Âncora Respite between Heavy Showers I left the Youth Hostel in Viana do Castelo well rested. I am always astonished … Continue reading
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Tagged Heavy Showers, Spain, Vila Praia, Youth Hostel
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One day at a time – The Portuguese Way to Santiago by the Coast (2).
One day at a time. – The Portuguese Way to Santiago by the Coast (2). Baptism by Ciclogenesis Explosiva The albergue in Marinhas was battered all night by winds and rain. I was so cosy, alone in this big house, … Continue reading
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Tagged Alcoholics Anonymous, Red Cross, VAT
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Walking in Water – The Portuguese Way to Santiago by the Coast.
Walking in Water – The Portuguese Way to Santiago by the Coast (1). Gathering storms On February 5th, I arrived on a more than punctual Ryanair flight in Oporto airport, relieved that nobody had questioned my walking stick as … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabo Silleiro, Total Trust, uk
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Caminho Portuguese por la Costa – Camino to Santiago from Oporto by the Coast – Maps and GPS.
Caminho Portuguese por la Costa – Camino to Santiago from Oporto by the Coast [mapsmarker marker=”22″] Here is the route I followed which is well marked with yellow arrows. Los amigos del Camino have … Continue reading
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Tagged Caminho Portuguese, Google Earth, GPS, Vigo Freixo
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Naïvety for the Nativity
Naïvety for the Nativity. How much Christology, how much Ecclesiology and how much Sacramental Theology did Mary have as she brought Jesus into this world? This Christmas I want to be simple and naïve. This child is born and the … Continue reading
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Tagged Asia, Copyright Brittany, Evangelii Gaudium, Good News
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