06/06 At the Start of the Camino

June 06, 2014 – It has arrived! After a seven hour journey from Madrid by train; and then by van, we have arrived in St Jean Pied-De Port, France. We picked up our Credetials. This […]

Landed in Roncesvalles, Spain after trekking 15.6 miles over the 4,700 ft pass. This first stage was a very difficult steep hike. The scenery was spectacular; like walking in a postcard. I started after up […]

And we thought we were done with the mountains. Today was 20 km (12 -13 miles) of up and down very steep terrain with big lose stones. On this pilgrimage it seems most everyone has […]

We are now completing full legs of 20km (13 miles+). Today we finished at Pamplona. A quick recap of the last 3 miles yesterday. Brutal steep on knee twisting, leg braking, ancle spraining, toe jamming […]

We are now rising early and walking about 7 hours per day. Today traveled over another mountain but it seems to be getting easier. Monday I walked in memory of my mother who died at […]

Another 7 hour day walking, mostly in a postcard. Miles of fields of wheat, olive groves and vineyards; as far as you can see…. Spent a good part of the day on ancient 2000 yr […]

Today was a rest day 13km short walk. Enjoyed the city of Estella. Stopped by Bodegas Irache with its famous fountain offering a choice of wine or water flowing from the wall. Today we met […]

Started at 7:00AM, seemed like a cool fall day as we started. Had to wear a long sleeve shirt in the AM. Spent the day walking 20km through rolling farmlands. Mile upon mile we trekked […]

They get up between 5:30 and 6:00AM, nursing blisters, knees, feet and numerous other ailments to march another day. 20 to 30k (12-18) miles every day. Trudging up and down the steep hills carrying everything […]

They come in all shapes and ages on this Trail to Santiago. Seem to be from all over except we have not met anyone from Russia or Africa. Met an Aussie awhile back who lost […]