10 days in
May 14, 2017 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 24 °CI'm approaching 100 miles of walking, about 20% of the way to Santiago. I think of myself as a sprinter by nature, so it's been interesting to observe my thoughts and actions on what is clearly aRead more
I'm approaching 100 miles of walking, about 20% of the way to Santiago. I think of myself as a sprinter by nature, so it's been interesting to observe my thoughts and actions on what is clearly aRead more
It's been a hot couple of days, especially the afternoons on unshaded roads. Still, I covered another 40km, passing through the capital of Spain's wine region, Logroño. The place I stayed there wasRead more
He died when I was 10 years old. It's a wound that's never stopped hurting. Touching it almost always leaves me feeling angry...ripped off...sad.
Last night, when I remembered that today's theRead more
I'm covering the next 200km, from Burgos to León, on an orange rental bike named Honey Badger.
This part of Spain is known as The Meseta-- flat, agricultural, hot. Some say it's the favorite partRead more
After three days together, and 120 miles of riding-- through heat and rain and a few missed turns-- Honey Badger and I got to León last night. She was a great ally on roads and trails, headingRead more
In León I took an extra day to relax, wash clothes and play tourist. I admired the city's old center section and cathedral, but Burgos remains my favorite city.
I got to see / hear rock concert putRead more
Heading west from Astorga the road rose, as I continued leaving the plains of Castile behind. I'd planned a fairly easy day to set myself up for tomorrow's climb to the highest point on the Camino,Read more
Giovanni Colletti Right on - watched the way in tribute to you last night
Giovanni Colletti 100 miles!
Joe Colletti Cool! I'm sure you saw places I've walked past, or will be. :)