August 27, 2015 – Day 5 Oh I had so much fun today! My new friends and I toured Pamplona with our tour guide being our Camino pal, George ( see photo below). George is a fellow pilgrim who has been here before. We saw the Basilica, the main street […]

Magnificent Pamplona August 26, 2015 – Day 4 Wow, What a Walk! I have to say that today was exhausting but peaceful and serene at the same time. The walk in total was 22 Km but the extreme heat, sun, and fatigue made it seem so much longer! I am […]

Hiking Into Zubiri! August 25 – Day 3 Hi All: Last night my knee ached and today’s walk was 26 Km of constant up and down hill. I decided to be smart and have a joyful bus ride and save my knees for tomorrow’s walk to Pamplona. I could not […]

Oh The Hills Are Alive But I Might Not Be! August 24, 2015 – Day 3 It was a very cool and overcast day and I knew we had to walk at least 17.5 Km and 12 Km of that was uphill! Hill? Pure Mountain! Every time I thought ” […]

I Thought This Climb Would Never End! August 23 – Day 1 It was hot, damp, and humid but the first 250 steps went well. Yes, I was actually counting my steps! I was hiking along a narrow road which led out of town. The houses and gardens were quaint […]

I Am Way More Excited Than Anxious! What a Difference a Day Makes! Well today I arrived in St. Jean Pied de Port and the bus ride from Pamplona was just simply unbelievable. My next five days are going to be fun. The terrain is not flat but it is […]

1 More Travel Day and Then the Fun Begins! Yesterday I survived 3 flights! Toronto to London to Madrid and finally to Pamplona! The last flight was 2 hours delayed. I slept well in my fabulous room. Things will begin to go downhill from here. I desperately needed sleep. I […]

I Am So Excited and Very Anxious – My Camino is About to Begin! I have been doing so much research and looking at tons of photos. I will not be as organized en route because I want to lift my head from technology and experience El Camino de Santiago, […]

Can Mr. 5 – Star Handle the Luxury of El Camino ? Good Morning All! I realize that not everyone who may be reading this blog will know me quite well. Do not worry, you will soon! LOL! Most of my friends and family know that as I progressed within […]

Pilgrim’s Credential and Backpack Patch When you walk the Camino, it is very important that you get your Pilgrim’s Credential (Passport) stamped daily. Each Albergue (Spanish for Hostel) will stamp it, along with other places. Restaurants, bars, The Red Cross Station or the Police Station are other places that will […]