Today hiked 16 miles in 80° temperatures with no shade. Was pretty relentless but also wonderful landscape and colors. Officially have now completed 1/3 of the hike. For the first time have a couple of minor blisters so hoping I can keep them under control. My day typically starts approximately one hour before sunrise and … Read more
Visited today The legend of the Santo Domingo de la Calzada chickens is a fascinating and miraculous tale associated with the Spanish town of Santo Domingo de la Calzada, which lies on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. The story dates back to the 14th century and centers around a young German pilgrim named … Read more
22 miles today of unrivaled humanity and community on this journey. People who know me will know that these words are not readily used in my day to day vocabulary. Amazing people , history , culture and architecture. Legs are tired but can’t wait for what tomorrow brings
It was about a 20 mile hike today. Weather was good, although a little too hot. Legs feeling tired, but still going strong. Met lots of pilgrim again today. I see what they say about the Camino family every time I stop for a break I meet people that I’ve been meeting over the last … Read more
Arrived in Estella. 17.5 miles covered today. Most of the day was in blazing sun and finished in rain. Decided today to break from the group that was being established and go rouge and solo. Met a new bunch of pilgrims plus lots of welcome solitude. Hardly anyone here speaks English in rural northern Spain … Read more
18 miles today. 35,000 stepsTired legs but no injuries so very thankful. Heading to Estella tomorrow should be my first rainy day. Met / Walked with John -IrelandVictor – USATravis – KnoxvilleHans Heidi GermanyJoe – Maine Alexandro – ItalyMargaret -AustraliaBora – South KoreaRachel and Madeline – new zealsndAnthony – Holland I’m in Puente la Reina, … Read more
