Distance: 14kmElevation: 780mTime: 4h49Accommodation: El Molinero I woke after a strangely restless night’s sleep. At first, having an enormous manor house entirely to ourselves had felt like a luxury. Then, somewhere in the middle of the night, my imagination decided to turn against me. I kept reminding myself how incredibly safe Spain is, but when…
Category: Europe
Hike 7: San Pelayo to Cabañes
Total distance covered so far: 82km Sitting on a very comfortable couch, with a cold aqua con gas in hand, flies buzzing everywhere and a remarkable view of one of the many peaks of this area, my heart is filled with a sense of peace, gratitude and awe. I woke up this morning feeling very…
Hike 5: Espinama to Calameño
I have a thought today as I recline here on the softest couch, my head perched on an Orso (Bear) embroidered cushion. The birds dart around me, each calling at different pitches and rhythms. The sun creeps through a gap in the awning of this delightful glass room, while the scent of roses drifts towards…
Hike 2: Poncebos to Caín
One of the most spectacular hikes in the Picos de Europa, winding through dramatic gorges, cliffside paths and mountain tunnels before reaching the picture-perfect village of Caín. Alongside the breathtaking scenery came reflections on healing, growth and the unexpected moments that remind us how far we’ve travelled, both on the trail and within ourselves.
Hike 1 – Calabres to Poncebos
Hike 1: Arenas de Cabrales – Poncebos – Tielve – Poncebos
Our first day in the Picos de Europa eased us gently into the mountains with rivers of icy blue water, quiet valley trails, butterflies, mountain-top lunches and a refreshing swim beneath towering peaks. A beautiful reminder that sometimes the best adventures begin with taking the slower route and trusting what lies around the next bend.
Picos Des Europa – The arrival
Travel Day
A long travel day from the coast to the mountains, complete with early morning bag repairs, Barcelona traffic, airport coffees and plenty of laughter. As the peaks of the Picos de Europa came into view, so did the excitement for the adventure ahead. A story about travel, family, recalculating ambitious hiking plans and the joy of exploring the mountains with my mum.
The Sacred Ordinary
What will you do with this one wild and precious life? Life asked me this during one of Dr Joe Dispenza’s meditations. I will lean into everything and feel every texture, every emotion, every piece of nature. I won’t leave a rock unturned until I understand what is there to discover, what is there to…
Finding Trust in Nature: Lessons from Pelion
I’ve been navigating a really turbulent time lately, sitting with and in pain, unearthing limiting beliefs, old wounds, and patterns that no longer serve the version of me I’m becoming. I’m sure that when the time is right, I’ll find the words to write about it all. But for now, my mind keeps drifting back…
cowboys and italians.
My beautiful friend, Lizanne, came to visit me in Italy for a long weekend. When she arrived, my very well-travelled companion admitted she had NEVER been to Italy. I was flabbergasted and immediately our Prosecco catch-up turned into a planning session on how best to utilise her 4 days in Tuscany to maximize her experience….
Taking on Bodrum. Off-road.
An off-road adventure through the outskirts of Bodrum. A first for me.
my grateful plate 