- Time of past OR future Camino
- Francés x 5, Le Puy x 2, Arles, Tours, Norte, Madrid, Via de la Plata, Portuguese, Primitivo
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Also interesting that his university thesis examined the experiences of long-distance hikers reintegrating into life after their hike.
I found the information about his thesis on the website. He was awarded First Class Honours in Anthropology.Has that been published anywhere @Kanga ?
Maybe you also have a donation link for his journey? (couldn't see one on Insta)
The Fred Hollows Foundation is one that many Aussies in particular might want to support.
Give him a cheer!Thanks for providing the link @Kanga
Is the map 'live'?
He'll walk past the end of my street shorty!
G’Day Kanga, can you post me a link to the map please? I would very much like to follow Zan on his journey@Robo it does seem to be live.
merci beaucoup, Robosee the map tab on the website:
Yes! Here it is:Not sure about the map being "live".
Australian and New Zealand charity. Fred was born in Dunedin.He is walking to raise funds for the Fred Hollows Foundation, an Australian charity working in 25 countries to restore sight and eye health to those in need.
Indeed no, Blacktown is still Blacktown. I walked through there recently and the history of the school for Aboriginal children and poor treatment of aboriginal survivors of smallpox and dispossession are well known.I think this is an amazing venture and I have a friend in Sydney who is totally blind and I wish to find a way to forward this to her. Her name is Jaci Armstrong and one of the recent post about her is that she had joined the Accessible Arts Board. She is an amazing person as well.
A potentially contentious question regards the map of Sydney on this thread for you Sydneysiders. I lived in Sydney for a number of years and was one of the developers of Australia's Wonderland. When we built the park it was and area called Blacktown. Looking at the map today that area is now called Blaxton. Am I correct, that some not so ancient history has been cleansed over?
He might have been born in NZ but Fred died many years ago. The Foundation is an Australian charity, founded here, registered here in 1992, and with its CEO and governance team here.Australian and New Zealand charity. Fred was born in Dunedin.
Indeed no, Blacktown is still Blacktown. I walked through there recently and the history of the school for Aboriginal children and poor treatment of aboriginal survivors of smallpox and dispossession are well known.
He might have been born in NZ but Fred died many years ago. The Foundation is an Australian charity, founded here, registered here in 1992, and with its CEO and governance team here.
Today Alexander Campbell starts his epic 40,000km, 30 country, 4 continent walk to circumnavigate the world, starting and finishing in Sydney. His planned route is here, and as can be seen, along the way he will walk the Camino Francés.
He is walking to raise funds for the Fred Hollows Foundation, an Australian charity working in 25 countries to restore sight and eye health to those in need.
Alexander is no stranger to long distance walking, his latest was a 3,750 hike from the Flinders Ranges to Sydney. A bit more about him and the planned walk is here. There was a very nice interview with him on one of our main news bulletins last night.
Not only is Alexander planning to walk the Camino on the way, but he is the son of Narelle, a keen Camino walker, and a member of our local Blue Mountains Camino Supporters group, many of whom were at the Sydney Opera House this morning to start him on his journey.
I have not asked Narelle, yet, but I wonder who inspired who?
I shall follow his route, and let's all encourage him when he makes it to Spain!
Edited to add: Live map here
Give him a cheer!
Not sure about the map being "live".
He did some very impressive bush bashing today.Wondering when he is going to turn North.
Or is he taking the 'scenic route'?
Will be interesting to see.
For those non Aussies tracking his progress, the more West he goes, the less infrastructure.
Like........not much at all.
This could become compulsive viewing!
Holy moley. He's already in Wentworth Falls?!He did some very impressive bush bashing today.
Yes. And the section between his camp last night and Hazelbrook was really tough walking. Easier once he got back to the highway. I know the route that runs parallel to the highway pretty well, having walked it a couple of times.Holy moley. He's already in Wentworth Falls?!
yes, I saw that … and thought … what the heckHe did some very impressive bush bashing today.
It will be a very special day when he arrives in Santiago de Compostela! He should definitely ask for a distance certificate as well!! The marching bands should be out in celebration!Only 22,228 km to go to Santiago de Compostela!
The longest ever Camino? From the Camino distance marker in the garden at Glenella, Blackheath, NSW Australia
Pavlova, crowded house, Fred hollows...when will it end ?? What a great adventure and an amazing charity.Indeed no, Blacktown is still Blacktown. I walked through there recently and the history of the school for Aboriginal children and poor treatment of aboriginal survivors of smallpox and dispossession are well known.
He might have been born in NZ but Fred died many years ago. The Foundation is an Australian charity, founded here, registered here in 1992, and with its CEO and governance team here.
Sorry, South America!Today Alexander Campbell starts his epic 40,000km, 30 country, 4 continent walk to circumnavigate the world, starting and finishing in Sydney. His planned route is here, and as can be seen, along the way he will walk the Camino Francés.
I have been watching. The ZeroSixZero map doesn't show much more than topology but I know this area.He did some very impressive bush bashing today.
Yes, I’ve been trying to find the live map locations on Google Maps, to work out exactly where he is. He’s certainly not taking an easy route.I have been watching. The ZeroSixZero map doesn't show much more than topology but I know this area.
It has been really hot last few days, makes bush bashing much harder. Another hot day due tomorrow.
As Douglas Adams very nearly said "Ah, this is obviously some strange use of the word 'sense' that I wasn't previously aware of." Glorious madness!Well, that makes a bit more sense.
Same. It sure looks like the hard way. Good going, Zan!I don't do any social media so can only follow the progress map
I took a plane from Cairns to Darwin because my dates didn't fit with the very infrequent Greyhound bus service I had wanted to use. I spent quite a lot of the flight just staring out of the window at the red sandy land beneath us. Not many buildings and not much sign of water out there! A big logistical challenge. Hope it works out well.He’s following the National Bicentennial trail which is through the bush. Near Cairns he turns off and heads to Darwin via backroads.
Ummmmm. Yeah I'll say.Almost stopped on a snake in the dark! Spotted him laying on the road at the last second. Imagine getting bit so close to the end of my time in Australianeed to pay more attention walking at night.
Sheesh. 45km days. Day in day out.After walking 400km over the last 9 days
Wow...astonishing stuff; 55km & 58km in back-to-back days of walking in tropical heat!...For those of you not on Facebook or Instagram, here's a copy of his last post on Facebook, before arriving in Darwin:
...The last two days I’ve had to pick up the pace. It’s been tough in the 34 degree heat but I managed to knock out 55km yesterday and today will be 58km. So it’s only a cruisey 28km into Mindil Beach tomorrow! Can’t wait!...
Thanks so much for the screenshots @Anne&Pat.An update from Instagram and the map of how Zan is getting on. Kanga may also add something.
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Yes, I bet. What an achievement.looks fit
I shall follow his route, and let's all encourage him when he makes it to Spain!
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