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 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 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 9 Ventosa to Santo Domingo

Camino near Santo Domingo

30 kms … 18 miles, Sunny, hot with a little rain.  Sunrise Since today was going to be long day, we decided to leave early. So, we headed out right at sunrise. It was beautiful, another favorite of mine, starting at sunrise or just before. I love watching …

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 …

On my way … Day 2 Roncesvalles to Zubiri

Camino Marker

Monday, May 14, 2018, 30℉ – 40℉ … Roncesvalles to Zubiri … 23 kms … 15 miles Blessed are you, pilgrim, if you discover that the “camino”  opens your eyes to what is not seen. ~ Beatitudes of the pilgrim  Let me start by saying, sleeping in …

On my way … The Camino de Santiago

Leaving St. Jean

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 …

On my way … Walking the Camino de Santiago

me walking the way

The year of 2018 was a special one. Walking 1000 miles across Spain, Israel and Portugal. This is my journey! Walking the Camino de Santiago. Some of you may be wondering…if the French way from St-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago is roughly 500 miles, how did you …