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
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. …
On my way … Day 11 … Belorado to Ages
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
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
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
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 …
On my way … The Camino de Santiago
Day 1 – St. Jean to Roncesvalles, 30 kms … 18 miles Sunday, May 13, 2018, 36℉ His mercies are new every morning My alarm woke me from a light sleep. To say I slept well was an understatement. Between excitement and nervousness, I tossed …