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Christmas Traditions in Spain

Christmas is “the most wonderful time of the year”. So much is happening, the movies, the trees, Santa Claus, family and friends, the parties, and the birth of Christ. But not every country or place celebrates Christmas the same way. Here are a few of …

Pilgrimages nurture the soul!

A pilgrimage is a gift to yourself, a form of self-care. When you embark on a pilgrimage, you are taking part in a voyage that is both heartwarming and soul-warming, and not just simply a vacation. Give yourself a gift and enjoy all the benefits …

On my way … Day 14 … Hornillos del Camino to Castrojeriz

san anton

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

Camino Marker

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

Burgos Cathedral

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. …

On my way … Day 11 … Belorado to Ages

Ages, Spain

Wednesday, May 23rd, 28 kms… 18 miles… rain!  After a great night sleep, I awoke ready to go and excited for the day! What will it hold for me? On the Camino every morning is exciting. Same walk, new experiences.   Wait, shouldn’t that be …

On my way … Day 10 Santo Domingo de la Calzada to Belorado

camino sign

Tuesday, May 22nd … 22 kms … 14 miles … Cloudy  “There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve; the fear of failure.” ~ Paulo Coelho  The beginning Due to it being a short day, we didn’t leave the hostel until around …

On my way … Day 8 Logrono to Ventosa

walking into navarrete

Sunday, May 20th … 20 kms … 14 miles Originally the guide book says to walk to Najera, which would have been an 18-mile day. As we were sitting in the room going to bed last night, we pulled out our guide books and made a …

On my way … Day 6 Ayegui to Los Arcos

Friday May 18th .. Sunny and warm .. 20 kms … 13 miles  “Always God is with us. And, in the long run, that is all we need to know” ~ David Watson  Morning …  Today was a short day, only 13 miles! I know that sounds …

On my way … Day 3 Zubiri to Pamplona

Camino horse

Tuesday, May 15, 2018, Temp 50’s … Zubiri to Pamplona … 23 kms … 15 miles  Blessed are you, pilgrim, if what concerns you most is not to arrive, as to arrive with others. ~ Beatitudes of the pilgrim Last night was my best sleep. Could …