05/30 Camino weather update

Yikes! The weather at the start is lows in the 40′s, highs in the 60′s with 100% chance of rain. We have prepared for highs in the 80′s, lows in the 60′s. Our backpacks should […]

After months of planning and training. Today we departed Tallahassee. It can’t be said I did not go into this quest biting , scratching and screaming. What about work, money, the dog or anything I […]

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 […]

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 […]

Day 15 – 8 hours of tramping up and down over rocks and through the slums of the city. Today was really tough and gave me my first full fledged meltdown at the end of […]

Day 17 – good day, started cool after a stormy night, but hot afternoon. Last night I had a bit of a scare with the arise of an abdominal issue I have been challenged with. […]

Day 19 – The day started with an 12% grade, 1000 meter climb over the slopes of Mosteclates. While this was a tough climb, we were rewarded with magnificent views of the valley where we […]

Day 21 – A long day across the country with miles and miles of wheat but no towns for 17km. After 6.5 hours we arrive in a former stronghold of the Knoghts of Templar. We […]

Day 23 – the day started with fear. We knew we had a 19km trek across no mans land. No water, no villages no nothing. Morgan could not wear her hiking boots due to blisters […]

Day 26 – The day started with rain. After stressing out with worry yesterday my fears of cold wet feet were unfounded. Yes it rained this morning but the feet stayed warm and dry. I […]