Countdown to Camino
August 3, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 19 °CIt's a mere 33 days now before I take off to head out to Spain for 2 months. Very excited and very anxious! Need to find a way to trim 3-4 lbs off my pack . . .
It's a mere 33 days now before I take off to head out to Spain for 2 months. Very excited and very anxious! Need to find a way to trim 3-4 lbs off my pack . . .
Collecting a couple last-minute items and will see what I can actually pack. Something's gotta stay behind and I'm hoping it won't have to be the travel backgammon set that Mom sent me!
Taking off this morning to get out to my starting point. Portland > Chicago > Madrid > Biarritz > St Jean Pied de Port. Should be there by tomorrow at 3pm-ish. Will chill there for an evening and hopeRead more
Cool curvy ceilings in this particular wing of Madrid airport!
Left St Jean De Pied de Port (pic #1) Tue AM & arrived in Orisson by lunch; the longest 6 miles (10 km) I can remember ever walking, due to 85+ temp & 30+% humidity. Was glad I stayed put for theRead more
Fri, Sept 9: More cool, comfortable travels from Roncesvalles to Zuburi - a little over 20km. Beautiful views and towns along the way as well as a pilgrim terrier named Yogi.
Sat, Sept 10: AnotherRead more
Hi Peeps! As I suspected, I'm not doing so well at keeping up with the posting, and don't imagine I'm going to be getting any better.
Trust that all is well and I'm having a fantastic time. I willRead more
Sun, Sept 11: 25km on a very hot and sunny day! Always great to reach the albergue, hit the showers and grab a beer. Another refreshing beverage in the area is tinto de verano, which is red wine withRead more
Mon, Sept 12: 22 km, in more heat . . . ~90°
Scenic views, and critters before making it to Estella.
Tues, Sept 13: 21km walk beginning with a beautiful light rain. Felt fabulous after 2 previous days of heat. Passed the fountain that pours red wine and drank a little bit from my scallop shell (whichRead more