• Lisa SKTravelerCamino 2024
    Statue of St. James (santiago) await restoration
    Part of the ancient roman aqueductI don't know the context but these are old and looked awesomeAn old farm houseMore of the aqueductA medieval sculpture that now sits in a parmThe slanted stones were for washing clothes. The flat stones were for kneeling.1A medieval bridge that is in perfect shape.I think this is an ancient horse troughA very cute, very old sculpture that lives in someone's garden wallFacing the wind, this spanish crest is worn with ageA much newer but still a few hundred years old crest on the other side of the same houseAnother bridge, this one a few hundred years younger than the other one1The main alter at the Cathedral of Santiago de CompostelaSt. James's tombThe donation bow next to the tombA side confessional room.The backside of the main altar. All of it was so ornateA lot of the doors in the historic district have the shell over their threshold inviting in pilgrimsAn historic street that leads to the cathedral

    It’s a bit of a trip

    July 8, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

    165 kilometers/102 miles
    Chicago to Kalamazoo
    Vail to Aspen
    San Francisco to Point Lobos
    New York City to Woodstock
    Normandy to Paris

    These are all about the same distance apart that I’ve walked in the past two weeks. I’ve heard my own voice again, although we are just getting reacquainted. I’ve been able to articulate some long ignored wants and needs. I’ve wrestled with my emotions. All while enjoying the countryside, the strength and determination of my body, and catching up on sleep.

    I made it through without major injury and I have fallen completely in love with my hiking poles and knee braces.

    If you have any desire to do the Camino, i recommend you just do it. Most of the portuguese route was stroller/bike/electric bike friendly, and it’s possible to live pretty cheaply if you plan ahead some. While religion is the back drop for all of it, self reflection and spiritual exploration are just as prevalent. Couples and families that traveled together seemed to bond deeply and the culture and history of the region are ever accessible.

    I will be back. And ill be dragging some of you with me.

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