On my way … Day 24 … Astorga to Rabanal del Camino

Tuesday, June 5, 2018, 22 km … 14 miles  Today was a normal day on the Camino. Fourteen miles is about an average day. We are definitely out of the Meseta. There will be a gradual incline all day.  As we follow the road for …

On my way … Day 23 … Hospital de Orbigo to Astorga

Monday, June 4, 2018 … 15 km … 10 miles … Sunny/Rain    Morning  Even after the long day and being on my feet all evening, which were killing me when I climbed into bed, I feel good. My toes still go numb at night but …

On my way … Day 22 … Leon to Hospital de Orbigo

Sunday, June 3, 2018 … 38km … 24 miles … Sunny  As we woke this morning, we were moving slowly. We had to get our bodies back on schedule. Our day was not going to be long, so we decided to leave a little later. …

On my way … Day 21 … Leon … And then they rested!

Saturday, June 2, 2018 … Day 21 … Leon … And then they rested!  My Journal:  Woke on my own today, no alarm and nowhere to go. How nice is that?  We had a nice day of exploration, meals, fellowship, and quiet time. I was …

On my way … Day 19 … Calzadilla to Mansilla

Thursday, May 31, 2018 … 23km … 15 miles  Last night as Marco was cooking dinner, we ran across the street to buy supplies for today’s walk. This day started off with a long stretch of nothingness. Just us and the long old Roman road …

On my way … Day 18 … Terradillos to Calzadilla

Wednesday, May 30, 2018 … 27 km … 17 miles, Cloudy / Sun Today was a day full of towns and options. The morning would be full of plenty of places to sit and take a break, but the afternoon was different. There were two …

On my way … Day 17 … Carrion to Terradillos de los Templarios

hostel on the Camino

Tuesday, May 29th 2018 … 27 km … 17 miles Last night was good. It was only the five of us in the room, so it was quiet, warm, and comfy. We got snacks for today’s walk because the guidebook showed there could be a stretch …

On my way … Day 16 …Fromista to Carrion de los Condes

Camino marker with poppies

Monday, May 27, 2018 … 20 km … 12 miles  We only had 4 extra pilgrims in our room last night and one of them was snoring very loudly. It was the first time for me to really hear snoring at night. I woke up a …

On my way … Day 15 … Castrojeriz to Fromista

Canal fromista

Sunday May 27th … 25 km… 16 miles …. Sunny and Warm  Today, I read my journal before we started walking. I was hoping something would speak to me and I could meditate on it as I walked.  Step by Step Journal … Day 15  “So …