A long hot and dusty day. We left Vila Franca de Xirja at 8 45am and arrived in Azambuja 8 hours later. It was only 19kms, but in the...

We planned to start from Alverca midday. After waiting for two trains that never came we hoped aboard one for Tomar and eventually arrived...

We just ended our 2 hour walk to Vila Franca De Xira. We ended up stopping a few times and I met up with my old friend Alvaro Guerra.

Best laid plans! The days started full of promise. We met Edwina as planned and collected our Camino Credentials at the Cathedral. This...

I love it when your room rate includes breakfast. Jay and I took advantage of the variety of food on offer. Then we walked to Castel Sao...

I've been so hungry so I begged Jay and gran to let me come to breakfast and soon they got tired and agreed. Then we went to Castel Saio...

Arrived in Lisbon around 1pm. Portugal is 13 hours behind NZ . Watched the HongKong Sevens live on the flight from Dubai. Nice hotel....

We got some chicken and had to make sure that Con and Seb got their share.

I think someone might be just a little bit excited.

I wasn't expecting to see a mall in an airport, especially not a multiple story one. The world is full of surprises.

Hello there, my name is Jay and I am Cynthia's grandchild. We are going to be walking the Camino together. (This is a photo of me, ready...

I am learning the hard way about doing blogs. When you see ... that means you have to click on the dots to see the full blog.

Our bags are packed and it's off to Auckland to fly to Lisbon via Dubai. We'll have a short walk this morning with a stop for breakfast...

Just two more sleeps and Jay and I are on our way. Training has been a bit haphazard lately, but I hope to get one more walk in...

A Change of Plans Well I was going to do the Via de la Plata Camino, but the great news is my granddaughter is coming with me next year...

I remember now, Gran's gone to see Yvie and Violet in Palmerston North. Yvie gave me my name, and it's a very good name too. Yvie and...

This morning something really weird happened. Gran wasn't in her bed for my morning snuggle! She wasn't there to get my breakfast or feed...

How can I get the lid off that bottle, I am sure that's my favourite milk. Where's Gran when I need her - maybe not. If she sees me up...

I'm in trouble. I have short legs and cannot jump very high or very far. I was really excited the other day when Gran put a little table...

And then there is Freddie who lives next door with Nan Anne. Freddie is a small white DOG who does NOT LIKE cats. I don't know why, it...