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  • Trip of a Life Time
    Day 2

    Second Stop Heathrow Airport

    May 14 in England ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F

    ✅ 5 hour flight to New York
    ✅ 5 hour layover
    ✅ 7 hour flight to Heathrow

    Now it’s time for our final 5 hour layover!

    Enjoyed the trains and coffee. ☕️

    Hopefully Starbucks doesn’t cancel my membershipRead more

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    Day 2

    Arrival! 🇪🇸

    May 14 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F

    And so after a short 28 hours of traveling we have arrived!! 🤣🙃🤪

    Spain 🇪🇸

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    Day 3

    Exploring Madrid!

    May 15 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F

    We may need to move to Madrid! Such a cool area to visit explore.

    Today is a holiday so tons of people out and a show in the town square.

    Visited the King and Queen of Spain in their palace. Asked if I could rent a room for my summer getaway. They said no. I’ll keep asking.

    Found my new Starbucks to have meetings in Spain. I’ll start setting up 1:1’s

    Saw store with all rubber ducks. Never knew this was a high demand product. Starting to think how I could make a million by selling random items. Haven’t come up with anything yet.

    Started my 42 day devo I put together for my sabbatical. I sense God has some special things in store during these special times. Maybe he will call me to open up a rubber duck store.

    Love Spain food. That’s it. Just love it.

    Explored the churches. They are beautiful. Seems more like a relic and religion. Made me wonder how many people see Jesus as a religion. Asked Jesus to always be real to me. Sometime these relics remind me how easy it is to make Jesus a relic that you visit than a relationship you experience.

    Oh one last thing. Found a room in the palace that had a dinner table with 100+ chairs. I thought this would be a perfect place for a potluck. Going to try to convince them to let me have one.    Read more

  • Trip of a Life Time
    Day 3

    FLAMENCO 💃

    May 15 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F

    We went to see a flamenco! This is the most famous traditional Spanish dance. In fact it is so much more than just a dance; it's an art form based on the various folkloric music traditions of Southern Spain.

    I think I’m going to start a dance company and teach it. It’s probably going to look more like the Carlton dance though 🕺    Read more

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    Day 4

    O Cebreiro - Santiago

    May 16 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F

    6 hour bus ride and we are here at the destination where we start our 150 mile Camino walk tomorrow! 😁

    Got our first stamp. That’s a thing. It’s like a medal 🥇 at each spot when you arrive. It’s awesome. I love medals.

    The town we are at is called Cebreiro. It’s cobblestones and castle looking homes. It’s awesome. I want to buy one.

    Everyone staying here are pilgrims, that’s what people are called that do the Camino. Or peligrinos in Spanish. It’s like being a part of a cool club or a cult, either way, super cool. 😎

    Went to our first mass of our adventure. It’s tradition for the peligrinos to attend as they begin their journey.

    Oh by the way, it’s cold and rainy 🥶.
    But God made cold, and rain, and the Camino…so it’s all good.

    Our hearts are ready. ♥️ ♥️

    Tomorrow it begins!!    Read more

  • Trip of a Life Time
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    Day 5

    Camino Begins!

    May 17 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 39 °F

    We did it! Well at least the first 13 miles of the 150 🤪

    It was cold and rainy but an incredible first day. 😄

    The landscape is beautiful. Tons of Green a color we don’t see in Vegas.

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    Route Summary
    Destination: Triacastela, Galicia
    13 mi, 1117 ft

    Starting the stage in O Cebreiro means immersing yourself in a world where history and legend intertwine. Known for its pallozas and its mystical air, this village offers a unique perspective of the Way of St. James.
    As you move on, the road descends through the majestic Sierra de Ancares, presenting breathtaking landscapes and evoking stories of ancient Celtic villages. Each step towards Triacastela is a descent through the natural and cultural diversity of Galicia, culminating in a village that marks the beginning of new discoveries and the promise of more wonders on the Camino. The final stretch to Triacastela is a descent through a landscape that mixes rich vegetation with the history and traditions of the region.    Read more

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    Day 6

    That’s a lot of rain! 🌧️

    May 18 in Spain ⋅ 🌫 45 °F

    Today it rained ALL 11.5 miles. 🙃

    My face: “This is the greatest day ever”

    Brett’s face: I hate every minute of this”

    Clearly we have very different perspectives on the day 😜😂

    But regardless we made it. 💪🏽

    Some sweet moments:

    👉🏽The neighbors put out a free spread to all pilgrims, it was a community breakfast, totally free for anyone who needed a bite in their courtyard. It was awesome. I thought this is how we should live everyday.

    👉🏽Going uphill in the rain, in the cold 🥶, in the mud , can test anyone’s faith! I think we passed, barely.

    👉🏽 Brett looks cute in a poncho. She doesn’t think so but I do.

    👉🏽 As we walked we prayed for our friends in our lives, their families and marriages. This was a sacred moment.

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    Route Summary:

    Triacastela to Sarria
    Triacastela, Galicia
    11.5 mi, 1129 ft elevation gain

    Route Summary
    The route through San Xil and Pintin to Sarria is a journey through the essence of the Galician landscape. This section of the Camino de Santiago is characterised by its natural and peaceful setting, where the routes weave through lush forests and welcoming villages, reflecting rural life at its best.

    The stage from Triacastela to Montán is a beautiful introduction to the diversity of the Galician landscape, with paths winding through forests and meadows. The small village of Montán, known for its church dedicated to Santa María, offers a haven of peace and spirituality, allowing pilgrims a moment of reflection in the midst of nature.

    Sarria is strategically placed just over the 100Km mark away from Santiago which is the minimum distance to be covered in your pilgrimage for you to be eligible to receive the completion certificate (la Compostela) once you reach Santiago. For this reason, it is the ideal starting place for new Camino walkers.    Read more

  • Trip of a Life Time
    Day 7

    You see that?

    May 19 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 45 °F

    You notice that shiny thing in the sky? It’s the SUN! 🌞

    It didn’t rain! ☀️

    And all of God’s angles proclaimed..

    H A - L L E -L U -J A H 🎵

    So many great moments:

    - It didn’t rain. Did I mention that?
    - Longest walk to date, 14.5 miles. Total to date: 39.5 miles‼️
    - Met a dentist from Orange County living in El Salvador.
    - Prayed for our kids.
    - Tons of people in the Camino today.
    - Sun came out. Have I said that yet?

    👉🏽Tomorrow 15.5 miles
    👉🏽Portomarín to Palas de Rei

    Let’s do it 👊🏽

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    Route Summary Today

    Sarria to Portomarin
    14.5 mi, 1440 ft

    The walk starts at one of the most beautiful oak groves in El Camino. Along the way, you will see Romanesque building remains, rustic crossings and a medieval bridge together with several historical sites like the church of Santiago de Barbadelo or the church of San Fiz de Reimondez. As you reach the end of the stage you will cross over the Miño river.    Read more

  • Trip of a Life Time
    Day 8

    The Hope of the World

    May 20 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F

    The day started out bright and early cause today was the BIG walk, 15.5 miles and hoping for no rain. Well God showed up in a BIG way!

    👉🏽 Sun ☀️ was out!

    👉🏽Visited churches along the way. I think about all that entered but walked away without hope. Praying for those lost and alone.

    👉🏽 Praying together with my bride as we walk the Camino is one of our favorite times.

    👉🏽 One store we passed had a ‘free hugs’ sign. No one was standing there. I asked Brett if I could stand there and give free hugs. She said I could but that she was leaving 🤣.
    I got the message!

    👉🏽 We finished the day with a pilgrims mass. The country is predominately Catholic, but as I finished the day and sat by the bench i saw the sun setting as it lit up the cross on the church. Was reminded that Jesus is the hope of the world.

    The ending of a wonderful day.

    #55MilesComplete

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    Route Summary

    15.5 mi, 1832 ft

    Portomarín to Palas de Rei

    After leaving Portomarín, a town that dates back to the Romans which was an important stop along the route in the Middle Ages, you will set out on foot for Palas de Rei. This stage will take you through the region of Monterroso and Palas de Rei, crossing renowned villages like Gonzar, Castromaior and Ligonde. The first half of the stage goes right by the main road and the second over roads paved specifically for the pilgrims.    Read more

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