Saint Jean Pied de Port
20 de abril de 2024, França ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
It’s actually happening! My Camino is about to begin. Today I explored the town, made some last minute preparations and enjoyed dinner with a new friend. Tomorrow the Pyrenees awaits.
Orisson
22 de abril de 2024, França ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
Day 1 is in the books. It was a tough climb for this Floridian, who considers a speed bump a hill, but I made it. The first mile had me wondering what I got into, but slow and steady got me hereLeia mais
Roncevalles
23 de abril de 2024, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 37 °F
I made it across the Pyrenees and into Spain today… it snowed the whole time and I loved it. We woke up to dark skies and. Just as we left at 8:00 it began to snow. Someone recommended using anLeia mais
Zubiri
24 de abril de 2024, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
Today’s walked started with more heavy snow for the first hour or so, which then switched to a light drizzle for the next few hours. Today was the first day we passed through several small villages,Leia mais
Pamplona
25 de abril de 2024, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
Today was the easiet walk yet - about 12 miles, and relatively flat. It rained for the first hour. Along the way I stopped for coffee and met 4 of the 5 bunk mates from my first night in Orison. OneLeia mais
Uterga
26 de abril de 2024, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Got a late start this morning to see some of Pamplona including the bullfighting arena/statute and to have breakfast at the bar frequented by Ernest Hemingway, for breakfast. After saying bye to myLeia mais
Cirauqui
27 de abril de 2024, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Short day today, only 8.5 miles, to the Basque village of Cirauqui (Zirauki). Along the way it rained on and off throughout the morning, but made for a beautiful double rainbow along the way. TheLeia mais
Cirauqui II
27 de abril de 2024, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
The town was shut down most of the day for a local festival. Following dinner the local band with trumpets , drums, and saxophones marched through the streets to the central square where a smallLeia mais
Estella
28 de abril de 2024, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Day 7 in the books! Short walk today into Eatella, my left knee is a little tender. I walked through more fields of canola today. Enjoy my horrible attempt to capture them in selfies during my firstLeia mais
Torres del Rio
29 de abril de 2024, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
Today was a 30k day! (18 miles). The knee feels great. The terrain was flat making for easy travel. It was the first day I was able to get in my head and think about things, rather than constantlyLeia mais
Logrono
30 de abril de 2024, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
Walked to Logrono today. Yesterday’s hostel in Torres’s del Rio left much to be desired - the bunk beds seemed to be out of a WWII Army surplus store, the host was obnoxious and the dinner wasLeia mais
Nájera
1 de maio de 2024, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
Another 30k day in the books. The walk leaving Logroño was wonderful as the Camino went through a city park and greenway for what seemed like an hour and a half filled with ducks and inquisitive redLeia mais
Santo Domingo de la Calzada
2 de maio de 2024, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
The landscape out of Najera was red clay formations that reminded me of the Southwestern U.S. after that it was windy all day which stung after a while. I’m sure you’re tired of seeing similarLeia mais
Belorado
3 de maio de 2024, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
Another windy day. I continue to feel strong and the smaller hills do not feel as challenging as they did the first few days.
I have my daily routine pretty well set, even though I tend to be aLeia mais
Agés
4 de maio de 2024, Espanha ⋅ 🌬 64 °F
Over 150 miles walked and 1/3 of the way to Santiago. It’s been a few days since my muscles have ached from a walk, but today’s walk did it. After second breakfast (yes, that’s a thing here) wasLeia mais
Burgos
5 de maio de 2024, Espanha ⋅ 🌬 61 °F
It rained most of the morning, which made the landscape seem like Scotland to me. Around 10:30 it stopped raining and I had nice conversation with a woman from Germany as we walked along the riverLeia mais
Castrojeriz
6 de maio de 2024, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Long day today and anticipated for tomorrow. The larger wave of pilgrims I am in the middle of is making beds harder and harder to find.
I unexpectedly ran into a pilgrim as I was getting ready toLeia mais
Villarmentero de Campos
7 de maio de 2024, Espanha ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Long day -over 20 miles down. Today was the first day I really didn’t want to put on the backpack and it felt heavy when I did. Leaving town the was a decent climb and then descent back onto theLeia mais
Calzadilla de la Cueza
8 de maio de 2024, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
Today was a slightly shorter walk and relatively flat, making for an easier day. There was little shade and after the first town 5 miles in, only one food truck for the rest of the 18 miles. WalkingLeia mais
Bercianos del Real Camino
9 de maio de 2024, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
Woke up before sunrise and started walking. It felt good to get some of the walk in before early in the day.
At the monastery in Sahagún I received by certificate for making it halfway… nice, butLeia mais
Puente Villarente
10 de maio de 2024, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
Today was the last long stretch for a few days, as I’m now setup for a short day tomorrow and rest day on Sunday. The landscape included more stretches of open fields, followed by some patches ofLeia mais
León
11 de maio de 2024, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
The short walk to León was not the most beautiful, but it was short. After arriving, my friend Kate and I visited a local market and bought some fruit, cheese, and chorizo. We then went around theLeia mais
León II
12 de maio de 2024, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
It was amazing to just be in a city today. After touring the beautiful cathedral, some of us attended mass. Then we had a relaxing afternoon eating delicious food.
Then the reality hit and weLeia mais
Saint Martin del Camino
13 de maio de 2024, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
I don’t really know how to describe today… it was a walk out of a city (León) and then along the said of a highway. So far the least exciting and least photogenic day on the Camino. I can see theLeia mais
Astorga
14 de maio de 2024, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
It looked like another day walking along the side of the road was in store, but 10 km we crossed a bridge famous for medieval battles, including El Cid’s. An alternate trail appeared that passedLeia mais





























































































































































































































































































ViajanteLooks like the weather is in your favor. I'm excited to relive my Camino through you. Buen Camino, peregrino!
ViajanteLooks lovely. Have a safe first day hike. Carol