The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow… August 23, 2017 Castrojeriz – Fromista = 29 Km It was a hot and sunny day, with a long hike, a huge climb to start, and a SURPRISE at the end of the day! We knew that we had a huge hill to climb […]
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Early Risers Get GREAT Photos!
I Have Long and Hot Days Ahead! August 22 – Hornillos del Camino to Castrojeriz I left this morning in the dark at 5:30 am. I was unsure about such an early departure,but it was so cool. I used my headlamp!I had been able to hike close to 12 Km very […]
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Sunpartched Earth and Dry Heat!
I Loved Today, but I Am Exhausted! It was a Brutally hot hiking day today! We knew it was going to be hot so we left at 5:30 am! Temperature – 35 degrees It was dark as we walked out of Burgos but the early morning sunlight allowed me to […]
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Goodbye Lovely Burgos!
This City Just Makes Me Smile! Burgos Cathedral Today is my last day in the city of Burgos before we hike The Meseta! The Meseta is flat, dry, and hot land that we will cross over the next 7 days! If you get to Spain, Burgos is worth the […]
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The Glorious City of Burgos!
Small, but Beautiful is how I Describe Burgos! It has one of the most beautiful cathedrals I’ve ever seen. The photo above is a panorama shot of the city from the old ruins of the 9th Century Castle. The castle was built high atop a hill overlooking the valley […]
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I’ll Never Take Rolling Farmland for Granted Again!
August 16, 2017 Ciruena to Vitoria de Rioja IT WAS THE HILLS THAT MOTIVATED US TO CONTINUE What a Day of Hiking! We headed out early this morning and we were gone a total of 7.5 hours! Today we hiked 21 Km with a temperature of 30 degrees in full sun. It […]
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The LOST Dog!
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 […]
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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 […]
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Logrono at Night!
Enjoy These Photos of An After Dinner Walk Last Night in Logrono! It’s Such a Nice City! KEEP WALKING!
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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, […]