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It All Begins April 1st

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On April 1st, he's teaming up with Ellie Berry and Robert Farrelly for a live roundtable about the Camino de Santiago.
The episode opens with the host on a spring morning walk, describing the deceptive beauty of blackthorn blossom that conceals painful thorns. He explains his recent podcasting hiatus was due to winter domestic chores, including cutting a 12-foot hedge that unintentionally caused wind damage to his summer house roof. Walking through fields near the Malvern Hills, he observes Canadian geese and reflects on the changing season. The host acknowledges listener feedback about his previous 'Witches of Scotland' episode and his ongoing effort to find unique angles for outdoor content after 21 years of podcasting. He announces a live stream event scheduled for April 1st at 7 PM UK time, featuring Ellie Berry from Tough Souls YouTube and Robert Farrelly from Mountain Into Glen podcast. The event will focus on discussing Ellie's experience completing the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, with opportunities for viewer questions. The host shares his personal hesitation about the Camino due to concerns about snoring in hostels. He expresses interest in exploring Irish walks as an alternative to more organized pilgrimages. Later in the episode, he provides detailed information about his aging dog's health issues, including deafness, cataracts, and repaired cruciate ligaments, and how they've developed sign language to communicate. The host briefly comments on global economic impacts from geopolitical events affecting fuel prices and potential increases in walking and camping. The episode concludes with an invitation to the live stream and a return home from the walk.

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A spring walk shaped by blossom, hedge work, and the costs of getting outdoors.

The episode moves through a spring walk near the host's property, where blackthorn blossom, Pip, and a sting from a thorny branch set the mood.

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A spring walk with Pip, blackthorn blossom, and road noise in the background.

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