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
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
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 …
Living with all one’s soul
“True religion is real living; living with all one’s soul, with all one’s goodness and righteousness.” ~ Albert Einstein The little personality given to us at our birth wants many things. The lovely soul who joined us there wants only one thing. And that one …
On my way … Day 14 … Hornillos del Camino to Castrojeriz
Saturday, May 26th … 20 kms … 13 miles After such a wet day, the beds were amazing last night. It was especially nice being in a room with 6 beds. It only took 13 days for me to learn that when you arrive at …
On my way … Day 13 … Burgos to Hornillos del Camino
Friday, May 25, 2018 … 21 kms … 13 miles, Heavy rain and cold Summary of the day and thoughts: Today is the day, our first walk in the Meseta. The Meseta is the middle part of the Camino. The mental section between the cities …
On my way … Day 12 … Ages to Burgos
Thursday, May 24, 2018, 24 kms … 15 miles … Cloudy and Cool “Our love should not be just words and talk; it must be true love, which shows itself in action.” ~ John the Apostle Today was an exciting day but also a sad day. …
Monks in Our Midst
Macrina Wiederkehr OSB on mystical moments There are times when ordinary experiences that have been part of our lives day after day suddenly speak to us with such a radiant force it seems as though they are miracles. In his spiritual biography, The Golden String, …