Well this is something I never thought I'd write about.... But apparently finding a toilet is a real concern for some embarking on the Camino Frances. At first, I thought posts on Facebook were made by trolls and had a good giggle. And then the question kept being posted, and hundreds of others commented with their own concerns, so I thought I would put you all at ease and give you the low down. To be honest, I don't recall seeing a public bathroom on the way. I'm sure there were some here and there, but not prolific. Public toilets...

Burnout on the Camino doesn't fit the romantic notion we all contribute to the Camino de Santiago. But many pilgrims do suffer burnout somewhere along the way. We even experience burnout when preparing to go on pilgrimage. And I am very experienced in both. With no set dates, or flights booked, it is really hard to stay motivated to train for a Camino that may or may not happen (even more so now with Covid19). Life is busy - we all know that. And trying to keep up the kilometres while maintaining a full-time job and everything else life throws...

Reflection is a part of every pilgrims day to day. The Camino de Santiago definitely gives you time to reflect on your planning and preparation. What could I do differently next time? If I had this next time... Next time I'll try this alternate route instead... And for the four (or however many) weeks you're on pilgrimage, you are essentially planning you're next camino. When people ask me about my pilgrimage, I often describe it as "the most challenging and rewarding thing I have ever done." But never, as will do. Because as every pilgrim knows, you will do it...