A quiet walk around Ardingly Reservoir becomes a rehearsal for pilgrimage.

In this episode of The Wandering Stream, I reflect on morning rhythms while walking the Camino de Santiago — from what to pack, to how to train, to what breakfast rituals can anchor your day.

This is not just about hiking tips — it’s about tuning into the deeper pulse of a day on the Camino.

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This episode was recorded live on the trail during my fourth Camino training walk — a 15km stretch along the Vanguard Way from Riddlesdown to Oxted.

As the countryside unfolded, I found myself reflecting on a curious mix of beauty and neglect: wild hedgerows, fly-tipped roof tiles, and the gentle presence of horses — not a LimeBike in sight. It’s a poetic glimpse into rural Britain, told breath by breath, step by step.

Part of The Wandering Stream podcast, this series follows the rhythm of pilgrimage — meditative, grounded, and unfiltered — as I prepare to walk from Porto to Santiago this autumn.

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A five-minute immersion in the birdsong and gentle breath of Sydenham Hill Forest.

Recorded at sunrise after a summer rain, this ambient piece invites you to pause, listen, and remember that the forest is always listening too.

Part of The Wandering Stream podcast - a series of meditative field recordings and spoken reflections from a pilgrim’s path.

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