Origin of the blog name ‘Walking Without A Donkey’
My adopted country is Scotland, where I have lived for over 30 years, and it was a 19th century Scot, Robert Louis Stevenson, who wrote ‘Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes’. He took a French walk alongside a donkey, ‘Modestine’, who carried his bags. His path is now The Stevenson Way, a French Camino or Grande Randonnée (GR70). Just as it is possible for campers to stay in a site where a tent is provided, ready-erected with a camp-bed in it (glamping) so there are many who take treks and have a mule, van or person to carry their bags. I haven’t yet done this. My first Spanish walk was with a rucksack on my back containing what I needed for a three-month stay which spanned three seasons. I plan to continue to do this until my body gives out – I am my own ass!
During the extended Covid-19 pandemic, I, like so many others, made shorter, more local walks in England and Scotland. By necessity, I was often walking remotely: at the same time as, but in a different geographical location from, friends, relatives, psychogeographers and other artists. This is something I have kept on doing, and many of these walks can be found here.
Blog post: In Praise of the Donkey
I craved to go beyond the garden gate, to follow the road that passed it by and to set out for the unknown.
My Journey to Llasa, Alexandra David-Neel
Clicking here will take you to a post by Kym Wilson about safety for solo women walkers.
Walking without a donkey 
Apppreciate your blog post
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Thanks for reading and commenting Monty
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I find you simply amazing!
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I found this a fascinating account of how you embarked on your travels. If I were younger I would be inspired by them. Maybe I will try something on a smaller scale.
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Thank you Daphne. I am glad you enjoyed it
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What AMAZING travels. I can’t wait to follow and read more about them.
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Hi, thank you very much for your comment. I am pleased that you are enjoying it. With best wishes, Tamsin
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You are welcome and thanks for sharing.
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