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Now the restaurants are busy, I have to phone ahead to book a place at the albergues. But don’t let this put you off. If the Camino Francais sounds …
Now and then we passed people walking along the roadsides, even though it was almost four o’clock in the morning. I had noticed that people were always out and …
Arriving at Guildford, I crossed the Wey South Path and skirted the large town to the south, climbed St Martha’s Hill and arrived at the church bearing the same …
A Splash of Tabasco and Summoning the Devil The South Downs Way With a childish, giddy excitement I parked my car in Winchester at 6am on a beautiful Saturday …
Checking in to the Albergue Val de Samos I have no inclination of the pending lack of sleep. First, a church chimes a pre-emptive toll before counting the hours. …
I shower, the hot water soothing my aching muscles. After my promised gin and tonic I eat with around thirty other pilgrims in the dining room and, as usual …
At the pagoda a huge crowd wandered about. The full moon festival was in progress. This Paya’s holy treasures are five small ancient Buddha statues that have been plastered …
Nay Pyi Taw was not an easy place to visit as a tourist. Unless you brought your own transport or were prepared to pay large amounts for taxis, it …