Today Was a Thrill of a Lifetime! My buddy Ric and I decided late yesterday to live life on the edge. We called to see if we could go up the Mountain of O’Cebreiro on horseback. I was nervous when Victor the owner, said he had space for us. I […]

Why is This Even a Debate in the First Place? I truly have enjoyed the last few days of hiking despite the fact they have not been easy. I have been plagued with a massive head cold and sinus congestion for the last six days. I have also only averaged […]

On Tough Days, I Just Keep Going! I would like to start off saying that I never expected to hike while being sick. Unfortunately upon my arrival in Spain, I have developed a massive head cold and cough! I’m hoping it’s on the mend as I’m just starting to feel […]

Astorga is the next large town after Leon (approximately 52 Km). We did 20 km one day and 32 Km the next day. I love it because it is just so beautiful and it hosts a building designed by the famous Gaudí. This building is breathtaking in the inside and […]

Probably Never….is my answer Recently, I posted my plans to return to a place I love, a place I hole dear to my heart, and a place that I can say without a doubt, changed my life forever. Yes, I am hiking Spain again – El Camino. Why? Many have […]

TIME TO HEAD HOME! I am sitting in the airport in Paris  awaiting my flight. I have lots of time to think about my journey! Paris was amazing! There is SO MUCH beauty and history here! I see why people love it! Paris was a great place to have a […]

The Architecture Here is Amazing! Gaudi’s Casabotine The Cathedral This is My Favourite Building; BUT It Has Been Painted! I liked it 2 years ago! I am not fond of the new look above! The Parador Hotel Other Cool Buildings and Artwork San Isidro Monastery Total Tracker Steps = 31,242 […]

I AM SO PROUD IF WHAT I HAVE JUST DONE! My “Official” Hiking Journey Has Come to an End! Today I boarded the bus and headed to the next large city which is Leon, Spain. Prior to boarding the bus, my total kilometres hiked, was close to 450 Km! My […]

THE CHURCH OF SANTA MARIA August 24 – Carrion de Los Condes, Spain Yesterday we went to an evening mass at the Church of Santa Maria! To say it was special is an understatement! I really can not describe how I felt and how much this mass moved me and […]

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 […]