Fifty Days and Counting!
8. Juli 2022 in den USA ⋅ 🌙 82 °F
Happy Friday! I decided to begin my journal — Pre Camino de Santiago today.
I have walked 6+ miles every day since I returned from our European vacation. Next week, I will increase my mileage toWeiterlesen
James the Apostle
25. Juli 2022 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 100 °F
Today is the Feast Day of St. James!
The reason last year and this year are considered Holy Years—when St. James’ Feast Day falls on a Sunday, Pope Francis declared it a Holy Year for the Camino.Weiterlesen
Two Weeks to Go!
14. August 2022 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 97 °F
• Packing
• Walking
• Stationary bike
• Repacking
• Redistributing weight in my backpack
• Praying
• Weighing my backpack
• Going over routes
• Check things off my packing list
•Weiterlesen
God-incident?
15. August 2022 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
My grandmother encouraged us to pray the rosary. She told us every Hail Mary you say you are giving the Blessed Mother a rose, when you say the rosary you give her a bouquet of roses. She said,Weiterlesen
Six More Sleeps!
21. August 2022 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
Excited. Anxious. Terrified. Joyful.
I leave on Saturday for Madrid.
People walk the Camino for a variety of reasons; some walk for the physical challenge, some walk for the solitude, or to walkWeiterlesen
My Camino Prayer
23. August 2022 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
Seashells Pointing the Way!
24. August 2022 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
Earlier this summer when we were on vacation, I had moments of doubt about walking solo.
As we were touring Antwerp, and Bruges Belgium — one of our tour guides pointed out a brass seashell in theWeiterlesen
Sweetness!
25. August 2022 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
I received a package in the mail this afternoon and was touched beyond measure! My sweet friend made a wool pair of socks for me! As she was making them, she prayed for me and my pilgrimage. The icingWeiterlesen
The Adventure Begins!
27. August 2022 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 93 °F
I didn’t think I would be so emotional as I said goodbye to Joe at the airport! I will miss him on this adventure.
I’m excited to be going. I reached a point earlier this week where I just wantedWeiterlesen
My First Blessing While Boarding!
27. August 2022 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 93 °F
I saw a woman at the gate with seashells on her backpack. I started to ask if she…and she immediately said to me with a huge smile, Camino?!
We chatted while we were waiting to board. Susan hasWeiterlesen
St Jean Pied de Port
29. August 2022 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
After a dinner with pilgrims I met yesterday, and a great night’s sleep, I am ready to explore St. Jean.
New Friends
29. August 2022 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
I connected with a woman on the Camino Camigas FB page, while I was planning my Camino. We would arrive in St Jean at the same time. We connected via WhatsApp once in France. We would try to meet upWeiterlesen
Here We Go!!
30. August 2022 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Buen Camino!
Half-Way Up!
30. August 2022 in Frankreich ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Challenging! Kept going.
Thank you Lord! Thank you St. James! Thank you Blessed Mother!
The Second Day Was Tough!
31. August 2022 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
It was a tough climb, the descent was tougher. The steepness of the descent propelled you forward, and the weight of your pack pulled on your balance. Going down sideways, as well as traversing backWeiterlesen
Zubiri Very Rocky Descent Lived Up to It
1. September 2022 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
I left Roncesvalles, Spain as the sun came up — it was quite beautiful! Today was a long walking day with climbing that was manageable, mixed with straight and downhill. The last 5 km were so rockyWeiterlesen
Pamplona-Where the Bulls Run!
2. September 2022 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
Over and over again, I see the kindness of strangers. A woman I met from Brisbane, Australia was having a very difficult time with the travel and the backpack. A sweet couple from California firstWeiterlesen
Where the Path of Wind Reaches the Stars
3. September 2022 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
As I was heading out early in the morning to Puenta la Reina, two couples I met in Zubiri called my name. I asked if they would mind a 5th wheel for a while walking? “Join us!” 😊 They wereWeiterlesen
Estella
4. September 2022 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
As I was crossing the stone bridge from Puente la Reina, I met a woman, who was also staying at the same Albergue. Mimi from Massachusetts—walked by and we started talking, the next thing you knowWeiterlesen
I Have Walked 132.6 km in My First Week
5. September 2022 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
This afternoon, arriving in Los Arcos, I realized it is Monday. I have completed one week and 132.6 km on the Camino. “Only” 657.4 km to go!
I will celebrate the little victories.
I realize IWeiterlesen
Meet The Unexpected!
6. September 2022 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
Today was a long day! The heat was beating down on us while we went from Los Arcos to Logroño. The final 6 km were especially rough because there were no bars or water fountains. I had 3 km left andWeiterlesen
Yes, My Legs and Feet are So Sore!
7. September 2022 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
Missing my sweet husband today on his birthday. I have never missed his birthday.
I walked from Logroño to Najera, which is 28.9 km. We were so blessed with an overcast day and a BREEZE! It made theWeiterlesen
Feeling Puny on Camino is No Fun!
8. September 2022 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
Walking 21 km is not too bad, except if you are sick to your stomach. I felt awful yesterday, but I made it! I even went to the Spanish Pilgrim’s Mass— but all I really wanted to do was to be backWeiterlesen
Be Sure to Turn Around!
8. September 2022 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Starting early in the morning in the silence of darkness. Torch on. It’s not long before I hear the clicking of trekking poles and the hum of quiet voices. This is a typical morning on theWeiterlesen
Sandwiched Between the Moon and Sun
10. September 2022 in Spanien ⋅ 🌙 52 °F
Good morning! Woke up to a cool (almost cold) morning. As we left the town and there were no longer street lights, I turned on my headlamp. I didn’t walk far to realize I wouldn’t need the lightWeiterlesen



































































































































































































ReisenderYou are preparing I every way possible-body, mind, spirit. Trust yourself and your instincts. Hopefully we can walk together when I’m back n Dallas. Maybe in air conditioning!
Kathie Lassos the MoonYes, let’s meet up to hear about Catherine, D’Mari and your Caminos!
SO happy that you are starting these reflections early! 50 days! SO hard to believe it is that close. In this heat, 6 miles is plenty. Seriously! I am able to walk with you some mornings and YES, let's get everyone together when Claudia gets back! [D'Mari]