Camino thoughts
As I near completion of my Camino, I have been reflecting on the experience. First, the people in Spain are so nice. No matter where I have been they have been gracious and helpful. Even when I was stumbling to find a…
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St. Irene to Santiago de Campostella
Yesterday I started early, about 7am from St. Irene. I was on a mission get to Santiago. I was blessed with a beautiful day. As I walked I missed a turn. Fortunately another pilgrim called out to me and helped me get…
Melide to St. Irene
Today was a day of put your head down and just walk. I started with 50k to go to Santiago. Pulpo from last night. This restaurant in Melide is famous for octopus. It was delicious. Tomorrow I will walk to Santiago and…
Fonfria to Sarria
Today started out with snow. Most of the walk was cold with a few rain showers. My mom encouraging me to carry on. The crazy steep paths downhill the rocks are wild. Tonight I stayed in a convent. It was really nice.…
Gonzar to Melide
Today was a crazy day. I got up to rain. My plan was to walk 32k. So off I went. It is crazy for me to think about just putting on my rain gear, covering my pack and hitting the road, but that is what I did. Since it…
Sarria to Gonzar
Today was a beautiful but windy day. I walked 30k with some serious purpose. Very cool the water just flows down from the hills. This is dairy country. Note the lush green grass below. Check out the ostrich Last night I…