Dream Again

The cost of the trip will be totally met by me. 100% of your donations will go to charity.

I am a London based school teacher and if you feel beaten down by the disappointments of life and the constant news of economic crisis, war, climate change, Brexit, racism, Trump and man’s inhumanity to man, then you might already be understanding why I am doing this.

I am walking the Camino for entirely selfish reasons. I want see that another world is possible, and closer than I ever imagined possible. For years I have heard that the experience does seem to allow many, in a way that’s hard to rationally explain, to access a kinder, gentler reality distanced from the usual rancor we encounter on a daily basis in real life.

On the Camino I expect to truly grow; to better look on the proverbial bright side of life; find the inner peace that always seems to elude us; restore my faith in humanity and come to respect other people very different from myself; and rediscover the capacity to dream.

I will use this opportunity to open my heart and allow myself to be guided by – dare I say it – magical spirit of confidence in others. Basking in the sense of altruism comeradeship without ulterior motive among pilgrims may well be the most beautiful part of this great adventure that is the Camino de Santiago.

Having said that, traversing 790 km across a foreign land in the height of summer in just 30 days is no mean feat. Thats an average of 24 km a day with only two rest days! Traditionally people have done this over 30 days but I am going for broke and will take my time to allow for every step and every moment to be a prayer and meditation for good and peace in the world.

I will document this journey and offer it up as inspiration for others to genuinely self reflect and see that there is goodness in the world. I have also chosen this journey to help me raise money for much needed books and resources for my school and homeless charity CENTRPOINT.