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Camino Friends in Ticklandia
Yesterday we entered the town of Hegyhátszentjakab. Now to a non-Hungarian the name might look like the announcement, “Hey guys hats and jackets,” but if you look closer with a bit of a sideways squint you can see Szent Jakab, otherwise known as Saint James.... Read More
Pilgrim welcome on the Via Pannonia in Hungary
The Camino welcome in Hungary is a mixed bag, from hot to cold with everything in between. Our visits to the Pilgrim office in Budapest, and with Ferenc, the man responsible for establishing the Via Pannonia, were tremendous. I have called Ferenc on the phone... Read More
Ticklandia
[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text] This morning I spotted a toasted sesame seed on my ankle that revealed itself to be a tick. Further examination disclosed three more, and yet another this afternoon. Ruth bravely removed all of them with tweezers. The Internet tells us that ticks in... Read More
Lake Balaton
Yesterday I coasted down to Lake Balaton, the closest thing to a sea in Hungary. The passage along the lake is on a lovely paved bike path with glimpses of the lake. These glimpses are usually through a fence or a wall that seals off... Read More
And then we were four
Our first days on the Via Pannonia have been wonderful. Denys, Gord and I were joined on our second day by Ewa, a Polish friend we met years ago on the Via Francigena. Our tribe of four has spent the last three days climbing up... Read More
Leaving Budapest: Mishaps and Miracles
Budapest to Zsámbék: 32.5 kms Yesterday we met up with Ferenc in Budapest. I love that we were able to chat with the person responsible for marking and mapping our route, the Via Pannonia. He patiently answered all my questions and even gave us credentials.... Read More
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On and off the Via Francigena
For a few days, from Piacenza to Vercelli, we were on a functioning pilgrimage route, though we were moving counter to the flow. The Via... Read More
Garlasco to Nicorvo
“We are going to be crossing the Alps, Ruth,” Gord announced with surprise. Where was he for the last week when I was talking about... Read More
Pavia: Take 2
Two days ago we arrived at Piacenza, and a crossroads in our pilgrimage. We have made the decision to say goodbye to the Via Postumia,... Read More
Lo Stagno
Normally we find our accommodation through the Booking app. Occasionally, however, the app does not have properties where we need them, so we have to... Read More
Another day another UNESCO site.
Today we passed through the small town of Sabbioneta. It is completely enclosed within Renaissance walls, and has UNESCO status in conjunction with the city... Read More