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The Camino de Santiago

giugno – agosto 2024
  • Camino Pedro
My pilgrimage to Santiago - a 42 day journey on the ancient pilgrimage for Christians who have walked a 500 mile route to the Cathedral of St. James where tradition holds that the remains of the Apostle James is reserved. Leggi altro
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    An Oasis on The Way

    2 luglio 2024, Spagna ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F

    Where I saw God today…

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  • Camino PedroViaggiatoreThe Camino de Santiago
    Michelangelo's Crucifixion. The woman depicted as Magdalene is someone who died in his life

    A Kind Gesture Gone Awry 🙃

    2 luglio 2024, Spagna ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F

    Tapas in the early evening in front of the co-cathedral of Santa Maria de la Redonda in Logrono. I had the chance to view Michelangelo’s painting , La Crucifixion.

    After I went to a recommended restaurant from one of the travel books I’m using. Terrible experience. It seemed like they were understaffed and the waiter was curt with the diners.

    Originally there were four tables, all English speaking. There was no music and the room sat in awkward silence as the server barked at us in Spanish. I saw an older woman arrive by herself and speak English to the waiter. She seemed not only alone but lonely. Would I take the risk and invite her over to dine with me? I figured, I hadn’t really spoken to anyone all day and it could be nice. I thought it might be a nice gesture. She’s surely on the Camino and doing it by herself.

    I walk across the quiet room. Everyone could easily hear me as I asked her in English, “Are you walking the Camino?” She says, “Excuse me?” Thinking she didn’t hear me I repeated the question. She continues, somewhat confused and seeming put off, “I don’t know what that is.”

    The look on her face screamed - why are you talking to me. Totally embarrassed with the two other tables listening in, I say I’m sorry and that I thought she may have been walking the Camino and quickly darted back to my table. Totally embarrassed! Ha!    Leggi altro

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    An Unexpected Prayer Offering

    3 luglio 2024, Spagna ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F

    A pleasant surprise to start my day…

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  • Camino PedroViaggiatoreThe Camino de Santiago
    Pilgrim statue in Logrono
    Two depictions of St. James - top:the Moore Slayer Below:PilgrimLogrono at pre-dawnAlex, my conversation partner into NavaretteLook at this brown little guyThere had to be a few dozen rabbits in the park1Mas Conejo!

    From Silence to Conversation

    3 luglio 2024, Spagna ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F

    Today turned out to be a 19 mile day from Logrono to Najera - filled with pensive moments and surprising conversations.

    I was out very early again aware of the full day I’d have. It was chilly most of the morning but without a cloud in the sky the heat came on quick starting in the late morning. I planned to eat breakfast at an identified “cafe” in a park on the outskirts of Logrono. Either it’s no longer there or hadn’t opened yet by the time I arrived. I would be sustaining myself on peanuts until lunch. 😣

    On my way into Navarette which was the halfway point for lunch a 60 year old Spaniard man approached me. Upon a short inquisition he asked if he could walk with me for a bit to practice his English. I was moderately skeptical. He seemed nice enough but I’d feel more comfortable if I knew he was a pilgrim versus a local.

    While he chatted away in relatively good English he kept brushing up against my side. I thought either he is very personable or he’s trying to take something of mine.

    Well, we walked the last 45 minutes or so into town talking about a whole host of things: the Camino, Spanish and American history, Catholicism. Before we parted he said, “you’re not like other Catholics.” I’m not entirely sure what he meant by it but I could tell it was a compliment. As I reflected on the conversation I thought, I hope if anything in my life that people who do not have faith or have a negative impression of the Catholic Church consider or reconsider it because of knowing me. It has so much to offer.

    Toward the end of my day there was a 1 km alternate route through a small village. Late in the walk I almost kept walking but decided it might be worth the addition walking to stop, get a cool iced tea (my walking drink of choice), and change my shirt.

    At the stop I was greeted by a whole cohort of English speakers! We had a glorious chat and I enjoyed connecting with someone beyond “Hola”. I met Roxanne and David from Vancouver. Aisha from Manatoba, and Jade and Ana from Ireland. I happened to walk off the same time Aisha was. She was a bit ahead of me but stopped to offer me a fruit she had just picked from a tree nearby. We spent the final 4 miles walking. It was great to speak to someone - it made the time fly.

    She is Conor’s age. Her college experience disrupted by COVID she found herself backpacking in Asia and doing volunteer work in Australia. It sounded like she had some trouble with depression and possibly an eating disorder. But she sounds like she is on the other side of all of this. She mad me think about Conor and some of his transition out of high school. She helped me to reconsider a few things.

    Regardless, it was nice to have a conversation partner, and learn about a new person on the Camino. I’m sure Aisha will find her way in life. I’m sure Conor will too. 😊    Leggi altro

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  • Camino PedroViaggiatoreThe Camino de Santiago
    3 generations of a family doing the Camino
    The amazing Mariah!Najera in the early AM.The monestary in Najera. The town was built around its establishment1I know hops when I see them. But where's the beer they are in? Most towns have had terrible beer! 😞When you see the road you need to travel in the distance...keep walking! 🥵A lone sunflower 🌻 in the wheat. 🌾

    Building Roads, Building Connections

    4 luglio 2024, Spagna ⋅ 🌙 54 °F

    The city I walk to today is San Domingo de la Calzada (literally St. Dominic of the road) it holds the remains of St. Dominic who was an engineer who built many of the roads and bridges along the Camino. He helped to make so many connections between pilgrims over the centuries through his work.

    My road on the Camino today had me building a few connections. Early this morning I met Mariah. I ran into her yesterday briefly as well. She was lost and couldn’t find the signs for the Camino. The same was true today. I use an app that shows my location and the path ahead in case I’m ever unsure. I joined her and walked with her for the first few miles to breakfast.

    Mariah (pictured in the photos of this post) is 71 years old!!!! She is from Holland and walked all the way from Holland to where she is now and plans to continue to Santiago!!! Not only that but she carries everything with her (I have most of my stuff transported to my next location by comparison). Her pace was far quicker than mine but she decided to slow down to enjoy the company. I’m so amazed by her physical ability.

    She also has a warm heart. She’s a retired teacher for two years. She worked with special needs children and you can tell by her demeanor that she takes the time to understand the people she worked with. That was also true about the people of her life. Mariah had been married a few times, had four children, but said she’s never been successful with her relationships. Yet, she still remains friendly with her ex-partners. I shared with her that to understand the flaws of her partners and to be able to maintain a friendly relationship was successful. She enjoys time with her grown children and friends. And she’s only ever taken a plane once- to England. And she doesn’t have a drivers license (I joked that she didn’t need one, she just walks everywhere!) 😆

    After lunch I ran into three generations of a family doing this segment of the Camino (also pictured) . Grandparents, their grown children, and the one child’s children (3 kids ages 6 and below!!!). They were a riot to watch. We shared a rest stop and got to chatting. The ex-fiancé of the father of the young kids also was with them. I assumed one of the children may have been between the ex-finance and the young father. I told them that I have a similar situation in my family. It was beautiful to see them all together.

    The young couple with kids live in New Zealand but grew up in England where the grandparents and ex-fiancé still reside. They got caught in New Zealand visiting the wife’s family when COVID happened. They’ve stayed ever since and said it’s a great place to raise children. They live 20 minutes from the literal shire of the Lord of the Rings and said they go walking there all the time. I freaked out and said my kids would LOVE that! Ha! So would I! Two of the three kids took to me quickly and riddled me with their attention. The parents and grandparents had a laugh and said they were happy to have a sitter for a while. I only walked briefly with them and continued on (they had many frequent stops along the way).

    Both experience brought a bit of joy to my day and a boost to my walk.    Leggi altro

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    Pace

    4 luglio 2024, Spagna ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F

    Not going at my own pace has consequences. I’m looking to find my pace.

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    Knowing another’s experience

    4 luglio 2024, Spagna ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
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    The Tomb of St. Dominic. It's the chickens at his feet.
    This is the side view of his tomb from the cathedral floor.This is his tomb below in the mausoleum.See the chicken?! 😆 This is IN the cathedral!!!A beautiful painting of Jesus and the woman at the well.Note all the words written on this cross in the museum.This is an actual well in the center of the courtyard of the cathedral.A mosaic of the story of the hanged boy in the mausoleum.Mosaic of St. Dominic in the mausoleum2Oh look! I know you! Welcome to the Camino Lutz and Luke!

    St. Dominic pray for us!

    4 luglio 2024, Spagna ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F

    Having briefly learned all St. Dominic has done for the pilgrims of the Camino, it was amazing to be at the church where his remains reside. I don’t think I’ve ever been to a church where a Saint has been buried. The church took on a different meaning for me. I’m staying at the pilgrim hospital he established which has been changed into a parador (a historic landmark which is turned into an upscale hotel - but inexpensive by US standards). It’s so luxurious! I took my first bath in years!

    The most unique element of the cathedral, which makes me laugh, is that inside the cathedral is a chicken coop with the decedents of the birds in the following story below. Read photo captions for more info.

    Oh, I have visitors. A quick in and out day on the Camino tomorrow with my good friend Lutz Henckels and his son Luke! We had a great dinner together tonight. Buen Camino guys!

    LEGEND OF SANTO DOMINGO’s BIRDS
    The 12th-century Codex Calixtinus recounts the story a German family passing through Santo Domingo when their son was falsely accused of stealing silver from an innkeeper. The town hanged him on the spot, but Santo Domingo intervened, lifting the boy up so that he would not die. The boy’s parents then begged the judge, who was about to sit down to a delectable meal of roasted birds, to release their innocent son. He said he would do so as soon as the two fowl on his plate sat up and sang. That is just what the cock and hen did, and the judge released the young man. ~ Moon Camino de Santiago: Sacred Sites, Historic Villages, Food and Wine    Leggi altro

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