Posts Tagged ‘Camino de Santiago’

This Thing Called….Camino

I’m referring to the Camino de Santiago. This is a historical pilgrimage walk mostly in Spain (but some routes start in other countries such as France). In the past it was a spiritual journey to Santiago de Compostela. Today thousands of people from all over the world come to walk, bike, or ride a horse

Pilgrim at the end of the world

Going Home

There is something that happens to me when traveling; as much I may love the experience, I always feel ready to go home about two days out. This time is no exception. While there is a longing for life as I knew before the Camino (and my own bed), I am also savoring each and

Sunset over Santiago

Santiago de Compostela

We arrived into Santiago, after a short 20 km walk, around 1:30. It was after the daily Pilgrims Mass was over so we saw a number of people we knew. It was a mixture of excitement and relief to have completed the 775 kilometers (approximately 500 miles) My body felt tired and all I wanted

Fountain in Galica

Rain, Rain, Go Away

You can’t change the weather but you can change your attitude about it. After two solid days of torrential rain, I really had to work on my attitude! The first morning of the rain I promptly dressed for the weather and set out prepared physically and mentally. After about 6 hours of non-stop rain and

One of the many view while going through small villages.

Up, Up and Away!

The terrain is changing again as is the weather. We are leaving the Meseta and entering the region of Galicia. We have starting doing more climbing; that along with the rain puts another set of challenges on The Camino experience. The last I wrote, I was just getting ready to leave León and thought it

Sunset over The Parador

A Day Off!

After 20 days of walking and 300 miles, I was ready for a day off! I arrived in León the day before yesterday and checked into a hotel. It was a luxury to take a long shower and dry off with a towel larger then a washcloth. I have really appreciated it given that the

I love the early mornings!

Half Way!

After a long 32 km day, I arrived to the small town of Terradillos de los Templarios which probably means nothing to you, but it marks the half way point of the Camino from Saint Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago. Very exciting! In spite of my knees complaining (probably due to my too heavy pack!) and the

I love all the different signs.

Bliss

“If you follow your bliss, you put yourself on a track, that has been there all the while, waiting for you, and the life you ought to be living is the one you are living” – Joseph Campbell This quote really spoke to me and I wanted to share it with you as well as

Morning view over the Meseta

Wide Open Spaces

This was my first morning of walking alone on the Camino. I headed out before daylight with my torch (flashlight) searching out the Camino signs in the dark. Somehow it no longer felt like a holiday. Perhaps the lack of distractions of talking and laughing made me focus on new pains in my body. My

Old Abbey along the way

Burgos

We have arrived in Burgos after a short walk this morning from a little village into the “Big” city. We are splurging and staying in a hotel and it feels like luxury. It is nothing fancy but nice and spacious. Four of us are sharing a two bedroom with private bathroom with a full bath.