Denver international airport

On our way to The Way.
JFK

Long layover before flight to Paris/Orly.
St Jean Pied de Port - 1

After 24+ hrs including a long car ride, three flights, a bus, and a train, we made it to St Jean Pied de Port, the starting point for our Camino.
St Jean Pied de Port - 2

Slept 12+ hours before having to leave the auberge until 4 pm ("is an auberge, not a hotel!!" In heavily French-accented English).
Explored SJPdP for most of the day. Had breakfast and lunch w/ aRead more
Camino Stage 1-1: SJPdP to Roncesvalles

Date: 9/27/2016
Distance: 24.7 km, 15.3 mi
First leg ... Up, up, up to Orisson.
Camino Stage 1-2: SJPdP to Roncesvalles

Date: 9/27/2016
Distance: 24.7 km, 15.3 mi
Crossing the Pyrenees mountain range. Second leg ... More up, into the clouds. Horses, cattle, and sheep with bells around their necks.
Best way toRead more
Camino Stage 2: Roncesvalles to Zuburi

Date: 9/28/2016
Distance: 22.3 km, 13.9 mi
Day two of crossing the Pyrenees... this time, down, down, down. Add everything that's sore from Stage 1 to everything that's sore today from Stage 2, andRead more
Camino Stage 3-1: Zuburi to Pamplona

Date: 9/29/2016
Distance: 21.1km, 13.7 mi
After the hard first two days spent crossing the Pyrenees, Stage 3 is the first that can be considered enjoyable. It's more like a walk on trails at lowerRead more
Camino Stage 3-2: Zuburi to Pamplona

Date: 9/29/2016
Distance: 21.1km, 13.7 mi
From rural trails into Pamplona, the first major city along the Camino. We're staying in the heart of the city. A highlight of the evening was visiting CaféRead more
Rest & Explore Day #1: Pamplona

Date: 9/30/2016
Distance: ?
Letting our feet rest after the initial shock of ~45 miles in the first 3 stages/days, and exploring one of the most unique cities in Spain.
Stage 4: Pamplona to Puenta La Reina

Date: 10/1/2016
Distance: 23.8 km, 14.8 mi
Back on The Way after a great rest day.
Stage 5: Puenta La Reina to Estella

Date: 10/2/2016
Distance: 21.8 km, 13.5 mi
A good day ... Soreness fading and starting to feel strong.
Stage 6: Estella to Los Arcos

Date: 10/3/2016
Distance: 21.6 km, 13.4 mi
A very warm October day in remote countryside.
Stage 7: Los Arcos to Viana

Date: 10/4/2016
Distance: 18.4 km, 11.4 mi
Another warm day hiking the Spanish countryside. Almost to the 1/5 mark.
Stage 8: Viana to Navarrete (Logroño)

Date: 10/5/2016
Distance: 21.8 km, 13.5 mi
From the eastern 'burbs through Logroño to the western 'burbs, while entering La Rioja provincia Mostly city walking, residents not very friendly toRead more
Stage 9: Navarrete to Nájera

Date: 10/06/2016
Distance: 17 km, 10.5 mi
We are in the Spanish vino country now; vineyards as far as can see. Shortest distance day so far on the Camino, by plan and by need. My feet (little toes,Read more
Stage 10: Nájera to Santo Domingo

Date: 10/07/2016
Distance: 20.9 km, 13 mi
A stunningly beautiful day in the Spanish countryside, surrounded by vineyards in every direction to start the day, ending among tan, harvested hayfields. MyRead more
Stage 11: Santo Domingo to Belorado

Date: 10/08/2016
Distance: 22.9 km, 14.2 mi
Tan was the color of the day.