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Ljubljana
Gordon: We are spending a couple of nights in our second capital city of this pilgrimage: Ljubljana. It’s hard not to like, particularly as we are staying in a palace. No, really, it is an upper suite in a palace built for a count in... Read More
Jacobova Pot: A line of beautiful surprises
Unlike other Camino routes we have done, this trip has no English guide. We have a gpx line on our phones, an accommodation list and, of course, a smart phone. Without a guide telling you what you will encounter along the way it has been... Read More
Friendly Slovenians
Trying to make a generalization about a country or its people is just dangerous - full stop. Trying to do it after only three nights in the country is ridiculous. I don’t care, Slovenians are so freaking friendly! You know there is something good in... Read More
Biblical days: From the Flood to Jeruzalem
The locals we have met in Slovenia are invariably unhappy with their Spring. It is reputedly the wettest and coolest they have had in recent memory. Despite it’s proximity, it wasn’t as bad in Hungary, though we did stay two nights at our last (spa)... Read More
Summary of the Via Pannonia Camino route in Hungary
We are now approaching the border of Slovenia, having walked or cycled about 400 kms from Budapest over a two week period. We would like to provide a summary of our experiences in this country to assist future pilgrims. Note that the Via Pannonia is... Read More
Western Hungary
I would like to thank our friends who expressed concern over my bout of Lyme disease. The antibiotic is working its wonders and after two rest days we were back on the Camino today. We will be doing several shorter days. We are now in the... Read More
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The Longest Walk
This is now Gordon’s longest walk ever. We passed our previous record of 1700 kms yesterday. We both have been so focused on our journey... Read More
Col de Montgenevre
I’m never really alone, you know. As I started my climb out of Cesana, I heard a plaintive cry, “Wait! I’m coming with you!” After... Read More
Grazie Italy!
Tomorrow I climb up to the pass at Monginevro and say good bye to Italy as we cross into France. I do want to point... Read More
Susa Valley
Not long after Turin everything begins to change as we wind up and into the Susa valley. The riding is only a gentle climb at... Read More
Torino
We arrived in Torino early yesterday afternoon after a 30 km walk in pleasantly cooler temperatures. Following a nap I pulled out my electronic map... Read More