rioja routard
Active Member
I have now completed the whole Francès route from SJPP to Santiago with one exception.
Last July I arrived at Sahagún with painful tendon problems and footwear that had to be replaced.
After purchasing new shoes I took the train to León to spend some meditative and contemplation time in the Cathedral and rest my feet for the day.
As I am a confirmed pilgrim addict I knew that I would indeed return with the honourable intention to do this section from Sahagún to León in order to have completed the Camino Francès.
However my girlfriend suggested as it is my final leg I should do it for charity. In that case, I said, I will start from Fromista to make it an even 70 miles and make it look more like a worthwhile feat for sponsorship.
The charity I have chosen, somewhat relevant is the Pilgrims Hospice in East Kent (Ashford, Canterbury and Thanet).
They provide care and support to those with incurable and terminal illness.
They were very happy to send me official sponsorship forms and a T Shirt to wear on the Pilgrimage.
The collection is going well, £145 already collected at my work.
So that is exactly what I am doing, starting next Thursday 3 May from Fromista and I need to get to León on Monday 7 May.
Looking forwards to it already.
Buén Camino
Last July I arrived at Sahagún with painful tendon problems and footwear that had to be replaced.
After purchasing new shoes I took the train to León to spend some meditative and contemplation time in the Cathedral and rest my feet for the day.
As I am a confirmed pilgrim addict I knew that I would indeed return with the honourable intention to do this section from Sahagún to León in order to have completed the Camino Francès.
However my girlfriend suggested as it is my final leg I should do it for charity. In that case, I said, I will start from Fromista to make it an even 70 miles and make it look more like a worthwhile feat for sponsorship.
The charity I have chosen, somewhat relevant is the Pilgrims Hospice in East Kent (Ashford, Canterbury and Thanet).
They provide care and support to those with incurable and terminal illness.
They were very happy to send me official sponsorship forms and a T Shirt to wear on the Pilgrimage.
The collection is going well, £145 already collected at my work.
So that is exactly what I am doing, starting next Thursday 3 May from Fromista and I need to get to León on Monday 7 May.
Looking forwards to it already.
Buén Camino