Last Training Hike in Florida

We got one last training hike in with packs today before our departure for Madrid. Always the last couple of days before a big trip are stressful and we tell ourselves we’ll sleep on the flight.Baca lagi
We Stepped Across The First Threshold

From the known to the unknown. From the old to the new. From the comfortable to the uncomfortable Here we go!
We Arrived Safe And Sound

Cristina had her hair braided by a friend of her sister. Happy wife, happy life! Now we are ready to experience a few days of Madrid and then take on the Camino next Monday!
Amazing Grafiti in Madrid

You have to make sure you look up. The balconies are lovely!
Our First Proper Cafe Con Leche

At some point I’m sure we will lose count. 😎
Corral de la Moraría

Cristina me invito a un show de Flamenco. It was more intense than I anticipated and we’ll worth it.
Early Birthday Cake

A couple of days early... my wife’s sister’s daughter baked me a birthday cake 🎂! I guess she’d be my niece-in-law? What a nice gesture. We leave Madrid tomorrow by train to positionBaca lagi
Putting Our Inner Tourists On Pause

We left our comfortable and well-located Hotel Sleep'N Atocha on foot for the Atocha Train Station. One Train to Pamplona and Taxi ride to Saint Jean de Pied de Port and we’ll be on foot for theBaca lagi
Shared Taxi to Saint Jean Pied de Port

When our train arrived to Pamplona we started looking for other Pilgrims. We made friends immediately with Marco Antonio from Mexico and got in the Taxi queue to share a ride to SJPDP. Gregor fromBaca lagi
Checking Out Saint Jean Pied de Port

Tried to upload a collection of b-roll video I took of the day, but it was too much for FindPenguins so only a portion made it. I’ll give it another shot tomorrow. It was an exceptionally lovelyBaca lagi
It Really Is Straight Up To Orisson

We weren’t the slowest but I had to work very hard to keep my heart rate under 150. The sun was rising behind us and fortunately Pascal, our amazing host at the Gite advised us to not forget to turnBaca lagi
Aubergue Borda (Orisson) To Roncevalles

Getting caught up. I can’t rave enough about Laurent’s one-man show at the Aubergue Borda. The Communal, three-course meal was fantastic. We also experienced first-hand, but under roof, a PyreneesBaca lagi
Third And Longest Day So Far

After a sleepless night in the Roncevalles Monastery Dorms due to the snoring, we had a great breakfast and hit the trail. Six hours later we walked into Zubiri and found our Albergue Suseia,Baca lagi
Agua Bendita del Rio Arga

Our Host, Sara at the Albergue Suseia said we needed to soak our feet under La Puente de La Rabia because the Rio Arga is blessed to cure the feet of pilgrims! It works!
On The Way From Zubiri to Pamplona

The Rio Arga keeps on giving.
Zubiri to Pamplona

Left the best albergue, Albergue Suseia of the walk so far and it really was a pleasant walk out of Zubiri along the Rio Arga. I saw my first goose sign. We saw where pilgrims are abandoning thingsBaca lagi
Pamplona To Puente de ls Reina

It’s a long walk into and out of Pamplona. We had fantastic chocolate croissants and coffee in the first little Pueblo walked thru on our way to our first big landmark, the Alto de Perdón. ComingBaca lagi
Puente La Reina to Estella

We started earlier today from Puente La Reina, but it still was a hot walk. We arrived in Estella around 2pm, and got right after our chores. Now we are out walking around waiting for the restaurantsBaca lagi
Estella to Torres del Rio

Our seventh day walking. Hot and hard but encouraged by our friendly pilgrim companions. We went a little further today than a normal stage to set ourselves up for a shorter walk into Logroño whereBaca lagi
Torres del Rio to Logroño

We left Torres del Rio at 6am and made it to Logroño before noon. We had breakfast on the way through Viana which had a good vibe... would have liked to stay over there.
How To Begin A Rest Day On The Camino

Churros con chocolate y un café con leche en Logroño. Ok, don't throw spears, but this is better than anything you can get in Disney World!
Logroño to Nájera

After our rest day we got after it and made it to Najera in good order. We air our feet out with a rest break after a few hours, change our socks after the midpoint and then aBaca lagi
Nájera to Santo Domingo de la Calzada

Not a hard day but there were a couple of hills. Cristina likes motoring uphill and can really kick it into high gear when she needs a toilet. I don’t like going downhill much and have never walkedBaca lagi
No Olvides de Mirar Para Atras

Never forget to look back to where you've come from.
Santo Domingo to Belorado

We made it to Belorado around 1:30pm with taking three substantial rest breaks. Our albergue was supposed to have a restaurant but it was closed due to the lack of employees to operate it. Many of theBaca lagi
PengembaraBuen Camino 👣
PengembaraIt’s been 20+ years but Plaza del Sol and Plaza Mayor never disappoint. Eat tapas everywhere!
Pengembara“Tinto de Verano” in the Plaza Mayor this evening. It’s like a homemade, red wine cooler, a refreshing end to hot, hot, hot day!