Early September is sent to confuse us Her split personality will often bemuse us Neither autumn nor summer, our mind's in a fix Not one...

September rain. A storm; stair-rods hurtling downwards like glass spears. Piercing the canopy at will, all life darting for cover....

The treacle-eating Boggart is extremely seldom spied He shies away from normal folk - their smell he can't abide. Their lying tongues can...

Dedicated to Tilly who shows me a childs-eye-view every time we go for a walk x At the pace of a child the world slows down There's no...

With only a 24 hour stopover on our way home, any agenda was going to be tight. Lisbon is a huge city and you could easily spend several...

We have seen glimpses of São Jorge from a distance for the last few days, first from Faial and then from Pico. The three islands make up...

Pico's mountain mist Shrouded in mystery aloft Glimpse of time gone by Ocean surrounding Pumice beaches, a perfect shore Lapping eagerly...

After the most amazing flight over Pico Island, we arrived on Faial. We planned to catch one of the 'regular' buses into Horta, but soon...

Terceira Island is one of the central group of the Azorean Archipelago - the third to be discovered, as its name suggests - and the bay...

It is our second visit to the beautiful island of São Miguel and, unexpectedly, we land during a downpour. As we cross the tarmac to the...

Today we are visiting Porto Santo, for a couple of days of sand, sea and sunshine; to walk along the perfect golden beach and feel the...

If you want a touch of adventure without the crowds of Rabaçal, then head to the São Vicente valley and the PR16: Levada Faǰa do...

I have been visiting this gorgeous valley on the North of Madeira for eight years now and it's beauty, tranquility and majesty never fail...

I thought a lot on my camino, and this is what it boils down to. It's not rocket science, but it does no harm to ground yourself...

It has been a great couple of weeks and a truly wonderful experience completing this walk; not without its challenges, but worth every...

Distance covered : 10 miles on foot . Day 13: Lugar de Pedreira to Santiago de Compostela We did it! 248km from the cathedral in Porto...

Distance travelled: 10 miles on foot Day 12: Padrôn to Lugar de Pedreira Today was our last full day walking before we reach Santiago de...

Distance travelled : 16 miles on foot Day 11 - Caldas de Reis to Padrõn One of the most interesting things about this experience has...

Distance travelled today : 17 miles on foot Day 10: Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis For two weeks we are pilgrims. We are travelling, on...