Sandra from the U.K. says, "sometimes you just have to give your head a wobble." It was a great summary of a dinner conversation of our groups experience of the Camino. (Sandra - U.K., Clayton -Australia, Hernan - Florida, Roland - Netherlands, Me) We were discussing various experiences of the Camino providing renewal. For some …
Cathedral of Burgos
Walking 36km yesterday allowed a full tourist day today and what a treat. Was able to visit pharmacy for various items from toothpaste to blister treatment to etc. Most of all, I was able to tour and to pray in the Cathedral of Burgos. There are many side chapels, too many to image here. The …
Just say NO
As Clayton from Australia said, "If someone asks you to walk 36km (24miles) with all you own on your back, just say NO!" So Clayton and I did that today. I now agree with him, and so do my feet. (My phone / watch says I took over 54,000 steps today) One of the many …
Grañon: Communal Meals
If you saw the Camino movie we showed at church, they did some filming at the albergue in Grañon, where I stayed last night. What an experience! At 6pm, all the pilgrims cooked dinner under guidance of the two hosts. At 7pm, we were told we would need to sing for our food. A story …
Navarrete
What a fun day! Started in Logroño checking out farmers market... the produce was fresh and the butchers were showing their skill with blade and clever. Then a stop to pray at the last church on The Way as I walked out of Logroño... Walked 6 miles or so to Navarrete seen up head... rather …
Stats Update and a view
A video after a Quick stats update for those who like such things... 7 days of walking 12,041 feet of elevation change 4560 feet of change first day (St. Louis arch is 630 feet tall) I have walked 135.13 miles and I have taken 298,486 steps from St Jean Pied de Port, France to Logroño, …
Random Happenings of May 31st
A delightful day to walk! Timing right, 9AM we arrived at the famous Fuente del Vino with free wine for pilgrims. My pack of pilgrims was game. Not terrible that vino. Somewhere between Estella and Los Arcos, this happened. Two locals giving concert and pilgrim dancing. At the height of ours climbing, we arrived at …
