Whilst walking the Camino St Francis last year I wrote a blog as I was going along so anybody who was interested could follow my pilgrimage. Generous supporters of the blog donated £340 towards a local hospice ( possibly in appreciation for not having to do the walk themselves :-) )

I'm walking the Camino Del Norte this year and I wasn't sure whether to write another blog as I didn't want to start boring people, however, so many asked if I was doing one that I decided I would go ahead and also take the opportunity to raise a little cash for the Alzheimer's Society this time around. As much as they keep telling us that a healthy lifestyle plus exercise can keep this disease at bay there's been more than a few members of our walking club succumbing recently and it's heartbreaking to see fit, healthy and intelligent people deteriorating in this way.

Any small amount that can go towards the treatment and research will be very gratefully appreciated. Thank you