Almost time
April 18, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C
Pandemic hobby is expanding beyond.
Chicago to London
April 19, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
7hr 44 min flight
Next stop Madrid
April 20, 2023 in England ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
Met a 71 year old woman headed to London alone to run the marathon. She started running at age 60 and this is her 6th marathon. You old slackers need to step up your game!
Made it to Madrid
April 20, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Pyranees Mountains, I think. Now waiting to fly to Vigo.
Our ride is here!
April 20, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Made it to our hotel in Vigo!
April 20, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Vigo adventures
April 21, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
Got our sim cards so we have data and calling, which is a new international feature for me that I'm so excited about. No more looking for wifi to hook up to. Hiked up to the castle gardens in theRead more
Made it to Redondela!
April 22, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
We made it to our first stopping point after 12 miles. Had to walk up a brutal "hill" to get out of Vigo but it was worth it for the view alone. Rained some. There were just enough other pilgrims onRead more
First Camino Stamp
April 22, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
We are on our way for our first day of walking with our fist stamp on our camnio credentials.
Walking to Pontevedra
April 23, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 15 °C
I think it's about 12 miles and we have about 7 miles to go...pouring rain on and off. Stopped for a chocolate/ coffee break. Lots of other pilgrims today. It's really beautiful here. It's a hillyRead more
Walk to Pontevedra
April 23, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
Made it to Pontevedra! About 13.5 miles and 7 hours. It rained almost the whole way and we are wet and muddy. It was a beautiful walk with nice towns and coffee shops to get snacks and hot drinks.Read more
Redondela to Pontevedra
April 23, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Up hills, across bridges, stone paths, and more on the camino from Redondela to Pontevedra.
Pontevedra
April 23, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Exploring Pontevedra
Collecting what?
April 24, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Don't know what's up here. Low tide on the estuary and a huge group of folks heading out with boots, rakes and carts. Just another day in coastal Spain, I guess 🤷
Armenteira
April 24, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
We did great today. 15 miles walking in just under 8 hours. The day started off in town with a bunch of pilgrims. We stopped in an old pilgrim church for a quick prayer. After a few miles, we splitRead more
Monastery of Armenteira
April 24, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Two pilgrims commenced their journey, tracing the Spanish coastline, passing through hospitable towns and villages. They trekked mountain forests until weary, seeking refuge in an ancient monastery asRead more
Spiritual Variant
April 25, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Today was one of the days we were most excited for and it didn't disappoint. We walked the path of stone and water, which is said to be the one of the most beautiful parts of the Camino. We walkedRead more
Stone and water path
April 25, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Walking down the mountain along the stone and water path.
Stone and water path
April 25, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Planning
April 26, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
I want to give some context to our walk. When planning your Camino, first you decide how far you want to walk. Minimum is 100km, to get your certificate from the church but many people do wayyy moreRead more
Walk to coastal town Vilanova de Arousa
April 26, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
11.5 miles in 6 hrs. Last night we feasted on manchego cheese, potato omelette and moorish skewers then this morning our hotel made pilgrim to go bags with breakfast & lunch, so we're eating prettyRead more
Os Castanos to Vilanova de Arousa
April 26, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Memories made from Os Castanos to the fishing town of Vilanova de Arousa.
Our digs
April 26, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
We got an apartment with a huge terrace on the beach because we could. Yes, it was awesome. We are basking in the sun and soaking in the luxury because we will be staying in a mixed bed dormRead more
Somewhere in Galicia Spain...
April 27, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
8 miles in 4.5 hours. Woke up early to catch the pilgrim boat. It transports pilgrims along the route that St. James body was taken to it's final resting place in Santiago de Compestela. It was windy,Read more
"TRANSLATIO"
April 27, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Ferry boat ride from Vilanova de Arousa to Pontescures/Padron.
CHURCH OF SANTIAGO, PADRON
This temple was built a few meters from the point where tradition places the place where the disciplesRead more


















































































































































































































