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…
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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.
The Crocodile Path
I’ve been receiving some of life’s lessons in rather humorous ways lately, little anecdotes that land like pearls of wisdom, impossible to ignore. This one still makes me laugh. There’s a park near my apartment, one of the only green spaces I can run in. If I string two parks together, I can stretch my…
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…
3 Angels of Pelion
Recently, my mum and I spent 12 days hiking in Pelion, Greece. A region, before this hike that I had no idea existed. My mum had put so much time into the planning, the researching and she did such an incredible job. Our route was incredible. I will share more about the hike itself, as…
Taking on Bodrum. Off-road.
An off-road adventure through the outskirts of Bodrum. A first for me.
Picking My Castle – Sintra
I had seen Sintra on Instagram. I had seen Pena Palace more specifically and I had my sights set on going to this colourful castle set high above the trees. What I never knew is that yes, while Pena Palace is a sight to see, the rest of Sintra is equally entrancing, equally beautiful. Serra…
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