EspagneCastilla y LeónBoadilla del Camino42°15’30” N 4°20’47” W
22 septembre 2017, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
The Way, right now, is the PLACE for me. The terrain on the Meseta is remarkably familiar to me -- sun-baked Southern Alberta without the coulees. Mostly flat but at times we hike up and out of aEn savoir plus
EspagneCastilla y LeónCarrión de los Condes42°20’14” N 4°36’2” W
23 septembre 2017, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
... can take many forms. As we started off in the dark this morning from Boadilla our path was lit with my headlamp. Later in an ancient church, modern stain glass windows illuminated the stonyEn savoir plus
EspagneCastilla y LeónCervatos de la Cueza42°17’59” N 4°46’19” W
23 septembre 2017, Espagne ⋅ 🌙 20 °C
Marita was born 27 years ago on a beautiful summer day in Calgary. This post is dedicated to her.
There are sobering moments on the Camino when you come across a monument or a cross memorializing aEn savoir plus
EspagneCastilla y LeónMoratinos42°21’40” N 4°55’40” W
24 septembre 2017, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
... in life are the best. Today that was two large slices of watermelon, being enthusiastically greeted by our Spanish friend Andrés, and sharing a laugh with a Belgian hiking trio. And now a tintoEn savoir plus
EspagneCastilla y LeónBurgo Ranero, ElEl Burgo Ranero42°25’27” N 5°13’13” W
25 septembre 2017, Espagne ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
I've been singing on the Way from time to time. Right now I have the Carpenters' "Sing a Song" on my Camino sing list.
Last night at an Italian albergue we were treated to a live guitar performanceEn savoir plus
EspagneCastilla y LeónHospital de Órbigo42°27’34” N 5°53’6” W
27 septembre 2017, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Medieval pilgrims and modern pilgrims alike are drawn to the Spanish cities for provisions and to be wowed by their cathedrals. Leon is no exception. An elegant cathedral with exceptional stainedEn savoir plus
EspagneCastilla y LeónHospital de Órbigo42°27’34” N 5°53’6” W
27 septembre 2017, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
It's beginning to look a lot like ... the Medieval Ages. Grand cobblestone bridges, jousting fields and all manner of statuary and signage evoking the days of knights, chivalrous deeds and quests.En savoir plus
EspagneCastilla y LeónAstorgaSanta Catalina de Somoza42°27’18” N 6°9’33” W
28 septembre 2017, Espagne ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Ya gotta make the morning last. Just skipping down the cobblestones. Lookin' for fun and feeling groovy.
This Paul Simon song has come to mind many times over the past 24 hours. Last night, we stayedEn savoir plus
EspagneCastilla y LeónMolinasecaEl Acebo de San Miguel42°29’52” N 6°27’17” W
29 septembre 2017, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
We have left the Meseta, the great plains of Spain, and have headed into the mountains. Crosses everywhere including the famous iron cross at Cruz Ferro where we left a heart stone that Coleen foundEn savoir plus
EspagneCastilla y LeónCamponaraya42°34’47” N 6°40’8” W
30 septembre 2017, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
... well in Spain, they are written everywhere. On Camino markers, underpasses and traffic signs. I have grown to appreciate the colours and novelty demonstrated by the Spanish graffiti artists andEn savoir plus
Voyageur Incredibly beautiful pics...thanks for your ongoing posts! Love the image I have of you both becoming stronger with every step!