Fifty Days and Counting!
8 juli 2022, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌙 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 toLäs mer
James the Apostle
25 juli 2022, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 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.Läs mer
Two Weeks to Go!
14 augusti 2022, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 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
•Läs mer
God-incident?
15 augusti 2022, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 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,Läs mer
Six More Sleeps!
21 augusti 2022, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 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 walkLäs mer
My Camino Prayer
23 augusti 2022, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
Seashells Pointing the Way!
24 augusti 2022, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 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 theLäs mer
Sweetness!
25 augusti 2022, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 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 icingLäs mer
The Adventure Begins!
27 augusti 2022, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 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 wantedLäs mer
My First Blessing While Boarding!
27 augusti 2022, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 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 hasLäs mer
St Jean Pied de Port
29 augusti 2022, Frankrike ⋅ ⛅ 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 augusti 2022, Frankrike ⋅ ⛅ 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 upLäs mer
Here We Go!!
30 augusti 2022, Frankrike ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Buen Camino!
Half-Way Up!
30 augusti 2022, Frankrike ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Challenging! Kept going.
Thank you Lord! Thank you St. James! Thank you Blessed Mother!
The Second Day Was Tough!
31 augusti 2022, 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 backLäs mer
Zubiri Very Rocky Descent Lived Up to It
1 september 2022, 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 rockyLäs mer
Pamplona-Where the Bulls Run!
2 september 2022, 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 firstLäs mer
Where the Path of Wind Reaches the Stars
3 september 2022, 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 wereLäs mer
Estella
4 september 2022, 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 knowLäs mer
I Have Walked 132.6 km in My First Week
5 september 2022, 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 ILäs mer
Meet The Unexpected!
6 september 2022, 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 andLäs mer
Yes, My Legs and Feet are So Sore!
7 september 2022, 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 theLäs mer
Feeling Puny on Camino is No Fun!
8 september 2022, 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 backLäs mer
Be Sure to Turn Around!
8 september 2022, 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 theLäs mer
Sandwiched Between the Moon and Sun
10 september 2022, 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 lightLäs mer



































































































































































































ResenärYou 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]