We Even Watch Out for Animals as Camino Hikers! Today was a long hike – 27 Km. I only did 18 Km and got a ride for the last part. My left foot was just aching and I had to stop. I am not concerned about taking a taxi for […]
Logrono to Ventosa
August 14, 2017 A Lovely Day to Walk! Today was a 21 Km hike. Â I left at 6:30 am to avoid the 35 degree heat. It was a really lovely day walking through one Vineyard after the other with the mountains in the background . We are staying at a […]
Logrono at Night!
Enjoy These Photos of An After Dinner Walk Last Night in Logrono! It’s Such a Nice City! KEEP WALKING!
The Camino is NOT a Cult, Despite What Some Believe!
Hiking El Camino is a Life Altering Experience I often get asked what made me decide to hike the Camino the first time. I get asked more about why I decided to hike it a 2nd time! I always say that hiking El Camino demonstrates human kindness at its best, […]
BEST Day Ever!
This Was One of My Favourite Walking Days! When I hike the Camino two years ago, there were certain days where I was in extreme leg pain and was unable to walk. I had to take a bus for that day. Today was one of those sections that I missed […]
My Guidebook Was Wrong!
The Distance We Hike Daily is ALWAYS Much More than the Guidebook Says! I walked 22 Km today, but the guide book said it was only 17.5 Km. The guide book was wrong!!! We walked from Puenta la Reina to Vilatuerta We had some good elevations and steep descents, which […]
What Exactly is “The Camino Serenade?”
IT’S NOT WHAT YOU THINK! The dictionary definition of serenade is as follows; serenade [ser-uh-neyd] noun 1)Â a complimentary performance of vocal or instrumental music in the open air at night, as by a lover under the window of his lady. 2)Â a piece of music suitable for such performance. The “Camino […]
Today Was a Hiker’s Dream!
To Hike is Everything! Today was a beautiful walk out of our town, Zariquiegui. It was a phenomenal day to hike. The cool winds were fresh but it was amazing! Our hike today brought us to a high point of the foothills of one of the escarpments of the Pyrenees […]
The Lovely Town of Zariquiegui
Goodbye Pamplona, Hello Zariquiegui! We all left Pamplona today and only hiked about 15 Km to the small town of Zariquiegui. I can’t even pronounce it. Lol It is quaint and just lovely! This is my accommodation for tonight ! NOTHING Special! LOL! Pics of Walking Into the Town Today! […]
Taking The Long Way to Enjoy Nature’s Beauty
A Great Hike to Pamplona! I decided to put on my headphones today and listen to some music as we departed our little town of Larasoana at 7am this morning for what would be a 6 1/2 hour hike to Pamplona! I was in the best mood I have ever been […]