SpaniaCastilla y LeónBoadilla del Camino42°15’30” N 4°20’47” W
22. september 2017, Spania ⋅ ☀️ 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 aLes mer
SpaniaCastilla y LeónCarrión de los Condes42°20’14” N 4°36’2” W
23. september 2017, Spania ⋅ ☀️ 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 stonyLes mer
SpaniaCastilla y LeónCervatos de la Cueza42°17’59” N 4°46’19” W
23. september 2017, Spania ⋅ 🌙 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 aLes mer
SpaniaCastilla y LeónMoratinos42°21’40” N 4°55’40” W
24. september 2017, Spania ⋅ ☀️ 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 tintoLes mer
SpaniaCastilla y LeónBurgo Ranero, ElEl Burgo Ranero42°25’27” N 5°13’13” W
25. september 2017, Spania ⋅ ⛅ 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 performanceLes mer
SpaniaCastilla y LeónHospital de Órbigo42°27’34” N 5°53’6” W
27. september 2017, Spania ⋅ ☀️ 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 stainedLes mer
SpaniaCastilla y LeónHospital de Órbigo42°27’34” N 5°53’6” W
27. september 2017, Spania ⋅ ☀️ 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.Les mer
SpaniaCastilla y LeónAstorgaSanta Catalina de Somoza42°27’18” N 6°9’33” W
28. september 2017, Spania ⋅ ⛅ 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 stayedLes mer
SpaniaCastilla y LeónMolinasecaEl Acebo de San Miguel42°29’52” N 6°27’17” W
29. september 2017, Spania ⋅ ☀️ 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 foundLes mer
SpaniaCastilla y LeónCamponaraya42°34’47” N 6°40’8” W
30. september 2017, Spania ⋅ ☀️ 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 andLes mer
Reisende Incredibly beautiful pics...thanks for your ongoing posts! Love the image I have of you both becoming stronger with every step!