Camino 23 -7

On the way.

All aboard for Instanbul

Instanbul to Madrid.

Traveled from Instanbul to Madrid today. Both flights were pretty good. Dropped my bag for Italy off at the DHL at Madrid Airport. Will go directly to Santiago. Will see it again in aproximately 35Læs mere
Si Madrid!!!

Arrived safely. Flight from Dulles to Instanbul to Madrid was very easy. Dropped my travel bag for Italy off at DHL. Hopefully Will see it again in 35 days. Staying at Hotel Zenit in Madrid for theLæs mere
Madrid City Center

Today in Madrid

Visite the City center of Madrid today. Very easy going and laid back. Had a great lunch. The waiter is a big time Raiders fan. Say the Lions Will have a big year. Leave for France and the Camino inLæs mere
Madrid metro center

Visited the metro center of Madrid on a on and off bus tour today. Very easy going and laid back city. Very good lunch. The waiter is a big Raiders Fan. Leaving for France and the Camino in theLæs mere
Madrid photos

Madrid pics

Additional pics
St Jean de. Port Fr.

From Madrid to Pamplona on the bus. Buses shut down early on Sunday so me and 3 fellow pilgrim caught a cab to St. Jean. The ladies spoke Spanish so I was all alone. Registered for the Camino,Læs mere
The Pyrennes Mountains

Started up From St. Jean on Monday morning in route to Roncevalles Sp. Crossing the Pyrenees was one of the most deliriously scenic ventures I ever had. The mountains were beautiful, but the climb wasLæs mere
St Jean de Port Fr

Bus from Madrid to Pamplona. Buses stopped running early, so I linked up with three fellow pilgrims and took a cab to St. Jean. Registered for the Camino, received my credentials, and then foundLæs mere
Zubiri to Pamplona

Left for Pamplona at 7 AM. The map has it 21 Km a way. I have found the map distances off by 2 or 3 Kms according to my GPS. So lets say 23 Km's. First Major City on the Camino, as far as size andLæs mere
Puente La Reina to Estella.

Left for Estella this morning at 7 AM. Should have been approximately 22 Km. One wrong turn cost me about 10 additional km's up hill. Estella is a small quaint town. Turns out it wasn't a wrong turn,Læs mere
Arcos to Logrono

Longest day so far, Over 30 Km. Passed through several vineyards today, ate a lot of grapes. Got rained on for the first time, saw some beautiful ground to ground rainbows. Linked up with my two roadLæs mere
Puente La Reina to Estella

Left for Estella at 7 AM. Approx 22 Km. Made a left when I should have gone right, added at least 10 km, mostly up hill. As taxing up and down as day 1. Very small quaint town. Saw a teenager w/pantsLæs mere
Roncevalles to Zubiri

Left for Zubiri at 7 AM. Almost 22 km. Still a little tired from the previous day but able to get going and take in the Spanish country side. Stayed at a small but very nice al Berge. 1 of 10 in theLæs mere
Zubiri to Pamplona

Started out for Pamplona this morning at 7 AM. My best day performance wise so far. I actually passed people today and was signed into the Albergue when there was plenty of beds. Pamplona is the firstLæs mere
Pamplona to Puente La Reina

Left for Puente La Reina at 7 AM. Tough climb, 750 Km up, and dangerously hot, 111° The famous monument at Alto del Perdón was amazing. Glad I finally listened to Robyn Bess and picked up someLæs mere
Estella to Arcos

Left for Arcos at 7 AM. The hike is approx 22 km. Passed through several towns along the way that went out their way with drinking fountains. The one with wine was empty. Stayed at the municipalLæs mere
Be patient with me.

I have missed postíng footprints because of this thing called fatigue. I am getting into a better rhythm, so the double posts, and duplicate pics will shorten. I will algo try and post in the morningLæs mere
Logrono to Najera

Left for Najera this morning at 7 AM. Hike should be at 30 Km. There is steep climbing at two different hill locations. I stopped complaining about climb if it were perpetually flat wouldnt be asLæs mere
Nejara to Santo Domingo

Left Najera at 7 AM. Arrived Santo Domingo before 1 PM. It was my best day so far. Really felt good today. The Alberge here in Santo Domingo is the nicest one so far. Very modern, very hotels like.Læs mere
Santo Domingo to Belorado

Left Santo Domingo at 7 AM. Approx 22 km hike. Overcast all day, with a little rain, nothing substantial. Passed through two small towns in route. I took it easy today did not want to aggrevate theLæs mere
Rejsende7 days before my journey begins. Buen Camino
RejsendeI am soooo excited for you. Our dream from 4 years ago has come to fruition!
RejsendeLaura says “Way to go, Pilgrim.”