Camino 23 -7
10. August 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
On the way.
17. August 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
All aboard for Instanbul
17. August 2023 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
Instanbul to Madrid.
18. August 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
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 35Weiterlesen
Si Madrid!!!
18. August 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 90 °F
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 theWeiterlesen
Madrid City Center
19. August 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Today in Madrid
19. August 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 95 °F
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 inWeiterlesen
Madrid metro center
19. August 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 95 °F
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 theWeiterlesen
Madrid photos
19. August 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 97 °F
Madrid pics
19. August 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 95 °F
Additional pics
St Jean de. Port Fr.
21. August 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 93 °F
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,Weiterlesen
The Pyrennes Mountains
21. August 2023 in Frankreich ⋅ 🌙 77 °F
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 wasWeiterlesen
St Jean de Port Fr
22. August 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 91 °F
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 foundWeiterlesen
Zubiri to Pamplona
23. August 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 100 °F
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 andWeiterlesen
Puente La Reina to Estella.
25. August 2023 in Spanien ⋅ 🌙 66 °F
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,Weiterlesen
Arcos to Logrono
25. August 2023 in Spanien ⋅ 🌙 68 °F
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 roadWeiterlesen
Puente La Reina to Estella
25. August 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
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/pantsWeiterlesen
Roncevalles to Zubiri
26. August 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
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 theWeiterlesen
Zubiri to Pamplona
26. August 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
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 firstWeiterlesen
Pamplona to Puente La Reina
26. August 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
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 someWeiterlesen
Estella to Arcos
27. August 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
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 municipalWeiterlesen
Be patient with me.
28. August 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
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 morningWeiterlesen
Logrono to Najera
28. August 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
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 asWeiterlesen
Nejara to Santo Domingo
29. August 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
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.Weiterlesen
Santo Domingo to Belorado
30. August 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
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 theWeiterlesen





















































































































































































































































































































































Reisender7 days before my journey begins. Buen Camino
ReisenderI am soooo excited for you. Our dream from 4 years ago has come to fruition!
ReisenderLaura says “Way to go, Pilgrim.”