We had our “French” Scallop shells given to us by Phillip and Thierry. Initially we thought they might have been too big to hang on our backpacks, but after visiting Brad and seeing his scallop shell, we realised they were perfect! These shells will travel with us and are fitting for the fact that we will be starting out on our Camino from France and also for Phillip and Thierry’s love of France.
Backpacks proudly showing off our “French” Scallop shells
We got a special opportunity to meet with Brad Kyle, author of “Memoirs of a Pilgrim” and a number of Children’s story books. We had a great time catching up over coffee and croissants and to hear of Brad’s experiences as a Pilgrim. Brad’s book was an inspiration to us to follow his footsteps on the Camino and he allowed us through his book to get a glimpse of the raw emotions he personally experienced whilst on his personal journey along the Camino. Thanks Brad and Ruth for your time and hospitality and we’ll keep in touch!
Brad Kyle – Author of “Memoirs of a Pilgrim” and a number of children’s books
Went to book the bikes for us to cycle across 200+ kms of the Meseta (Plains in Spain), but they needed our address details for drop off and pickup. So this resulted in needing to book accommodation at each end of our cycling stint.
Typical bikes we will be hiring – This is also Camino Country
We have planned 2 days in the city of Burgos which marks the beginning of the Meseta. The 2 days also gives us a full days buffer in case we are lagging behind. Otherwise it will give us an opportunity for rest and site seeing with the city offering plenty to do.
We have planned to spend a few days in Tuscany with Melbourne friends to celebrate a 50th Birthday. We will be staying in a traditional Tuscan farm house “San Vita” just south of Florence and have booked a little villa called La Rosa.
San Vito – Tuscany
San Vito – Pool
San Vito – La Rosa
San Vito – La Rosa
Rome is the “Book End” to our European holiday. Our Rome accommodation was booked on the recommendations of a colleague that stayed at “Hotel Modigliani” around 12 months ago.
Rome – Hotel Modigliani
Hotel Modigliani – Courtyard
Hotel Modigliani – Standard Room
Our trip starts with 5 nights in Paris! After consultation with brother Phillip we have now booked our accommodation in Paris. There is definitely no turning back now that we have paid the accommodation in full and is non-refundable! But looking forward to it more than ever!
Hostellerie du Marais – Standard Room
Hostellerie du Marais – Bathroom
Hostellerie du Marais – View
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