Camino 2013

Roncesvalles to Zubrini

The albergue in Roncesvalles is very nice. It has plenty of hot water, free wifi, and best of all for €2.70 the hospitalleros will wash dry and fold your clothes. A treat for sure. I attended to pilgrims mass, it was…

Camino 2013

Zubrini to Cizur Minor

After an interesting nights sleep I was out and walking this morning by 6:30. The first hour or so was by headlamp. Note to self Zubrini's church is like grandma Madelons clock it sounds the time in bells 24 hours a…

Camino 2013

Day one Saint-Jean-pied-de-port to Roncevalles

April 3, 2013 26.2 kilometers with a 952 meter altitude gain. Today is supposed to be the most physically challenging day of all. The Route Napoleon is closed due to weather conditions so I will be taking the Valcarlos…

Camino 2013

Dedication

It occurred to me while I was enjoying a great Easter with my family tonight that in fact I have already witnessed amazing strength and and perseverance. My mom has always been a very strong person. She never complained…

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Camino Resources

Here are some of the great resources that I have accessed or used to prepare for my Camino. First and most importantly American Pilgrims on the Camino APOC I strongly encourage all Pilgrims to join this amazing…

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Choosing what equipment to use and take

What I have learned about equipment is that it is all about personal preference. Each pilgrim needs to decide what foot ware they will use, backpack they will carry and what hydration method they will use. It's all…