The 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) takes place in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt between 6th and 18th November 2022. Last year’s COP26 negotiations in Glasgow were a failure which has left us on track for a 2.7 degrees warming – a reflection of the inaction and greenwash from rich governments and corporations who areContinue reading “SO WHAT ARE WE DOING ABOUT COP27?”
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Green Zone Performance
We are creating a theatre piece about our experiences on the walk which will be on in the Green Zone. It’s sold out here in Glasgow but … For anyone who would like to watch the Green Zone performance on Wed 3rd Nov at 5pm here is the livestream link. Please do share with everyone,Continue reading “Green Zone Performance”
Reflections – Day 55
👣 Friday was pretty busy as we prepare ourselves for the big entrance on Saturday! We spent the day sewing the final patches onto the Coat of Hopes and rehearsing for our performance in the Green Zone next week. This evening we had an emotional closing ritual including making one final mega-mandala using objects we’veContinue reading “Reflections – Day 55”
Camino Poems
We have a wonderful collection of Camino Poems that Sara Cech Lucas has put together, focusing on the Western Camino that left Bristol on the 9th of September. The poems speak to the experience of walking through communities and of being with the diversity of nature. As Stephen’s famous poem says ‘Camino to COP? MoreContinue reading “Camino Poems”
Reflections – Day 54
👣Our last ‘proper’ day of walking! (Tomorrow we will rest and on Saturday we enter Glasgow with lots of other groups.) We had quite a classic Camino day with a bit of rain, rivers, forests, some b-roads, then a final stretch through the streets into Blantyre. Here are some pictures of happy damp pilgrims! WeContinue reading “Reflections – Day 54”
Reflections – Day 53
👣 After being seen off by Andrew in Kirkmuirhill we had a pretty nice walk despite the rain setting in after a few hours! We stopped off at Sandford Primary School to say hello to the children there then continued on to Strathaven where Tom from Climate Action Strathaven kindly came out to meet us!Continue reading “Reflections – Day 53”
Reflections – Day 52
👣 Instead of a rest day we had a rest morning with the Hare Krishna community who fed us so well and were super friendly! We were shown round their eco farm as well where they seem to grow almost everything you could imagine and are soon starting a project to take care of someContinue reading “Reflections – Day 52”
Reflections – Day 51
👣 After reconvening in Douglas we made our way along a bike path towards Lesmahagow! Shortly after our lunch stop near the roadside we had an encounter with the local police force who showed up in two vans to check in with us. After telling them all about our pilgrimage (and singing them the CoatContinue reading “Reflections – Day 51”
Reflections – Day 50
👣 After briefing in the rain outside the service station in Abington we walked on to Douglas! Eventually the showers gave way to sunshine and rainbows as we walked through a wind farm. Some people think wind turbines ruin the view but we think there’s nothing ugly about renewable energy! 🌬️ The wonderful people atContinue reading “Reflections – Day 50”
Reflections – Day 49
👣 After heading back out to our pickup point we marched on ever nearer to Glasgow! We stopped to find shelter from the very strong winds at a beautiful ruin in Crawford then continued on to Abington. Tonight we’re having a luxurious stay in a Day’s Inn and are looking forward to showers and comfyContinue reading “Reflections – Day 49”
Camino to COP26 