a 2 km , 1000 foot climb was our first order of the day we made it! the cities in background is where we started. an 1 1/2 hours ago Today was a long hike. According to maps 26km but myContinueContinue reading “Day 22- Castrojeriz to Formista “
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Day 21- Hornillos de Camino to Castrojeriz
Outstanding sunrise Today was a great day for both of us walking; I think a first. We both felt good when we arrived into our new destination. The heat held off untilContinueContinue reading “Day 21- Hornillos de Camino to Castrojeriz “
Day 20- Burgos to Hornillos de Camino
another beautiful sunrise So the meseta began. It took 4 km to get out of Burgos. It is difficult watching for yellow arrows or shells with headlamps. We missed a turn at 5:30 am and a woman walking to work, stopped us and walked us back to the Camino. We did some climbing today andContinueContinue reading “Day 20- Burgos to Hornillos de Camino”
Day 19 Rest day in Burgos
It feels like I have been here a week. I think it is time to continue. My body definitely needed a rest but I am now anxious to face the meseta. ContinueContinue reading “Day 19 Rest day in Burgos”
Day 18 -Cardenuala to Burgos
We slept in until 6:00 today. It is odd that I cannot go to sleep at night. The heat is very hard for me at night; and the FLIES. If there is one thing I don’t like about the Camino, it is the flies!!! I cannot stand their little feet on my skin…much worse thanContinueContinue reading “Day 18 -Cardenuala to Burgos”
Day 17- Villafranca Montes de La Oca to Cardenuela
I L❤️VED the hiking today. My feet are settled in, I had great energy, and I was in the moment nearly the entire day. One thing that I wanted to find in myself again is the sense of adventure and sponstaneousness. To be in the moment and soak it in. Today felt like I wasContinueContinue reading “Day 17- Villafranca Montes de La Oca to Cardenuela”
Day 16- Viloria de Rioja to Villfranco Monte de La Oca
Just a few things from last night. We dined with four young guys from Italy, England and South Korea. Dinner conversation was very insightful and engaging. A true pilgrims’ meal. Today we slept in a bit because the weather was much cooler. At times I was a bit chilled.😊it was a bit odd not being ledContinueContinue reading “Day 16- Viloria de Rioja to Villfranco Monte de La Oca”
Day 15 -Ciriena to Viloria de Rioja
headlamp hiking We left earlier again today even though it wasn’t going to be in the 100’s today. Leaving town and looking for little yellow arrows is aContinueContinue reading “Day 15 -Ciriena to Viloria de Rioja”
Day 14- Ventosa to Ciruena
Last night we went the village cafe for dinner. I loved the cook, waiter, bartender all wrapped into in person. He was very proud of his food and rightly so. Plus he called us chicas! all this food plus a salad for 10€……plus wine We like our albergue. It had a great back veranda forContinueContinue reading “Day 14- Ventosa to Ciruena”
Day 13-Viana to Ventosa
We started early and it was quite a trek through Logrona to finally hit some trails. We walked about 45 minutes through city streets. We came upon this perigrino turned entreprenier and bought some fruit. We were then off on our 21 km hike in fairly cool weather. It was so nice to have aContinueContinue reading “Day 13-Viana to Ventosa”
Day 12 Longrono to Viana
leaving at 5:30 am The walk today was pleasant and beautiful. I think we are ending our time in Navarre and move to Rioja. I have really enjoyed the wines here and will be interested to see the slight differences. Los Argos in sight Debby bussed here and we met up at a smallContinueContinue reading “Day 12 Longrono to Viana”
Day 11- Los Arco to Longrono
Entering Rioja Debby was back on the trail again for a 10k trial run into Logrono. We left the region of Navarre and moved into Rioja. ContinueContinue reading “Day 11- Los Arco to Longrono”
Day 10-Estella to Los Arcos
Today I walked through Navarre wine country. I left at 5:30 so that I could be done before the heat. The trip was 24 km. I started the day with a bit of wine… It was quite good. The walk was much easier today, but hot and not many towns. Most of the vineyardsContinueContinue reading “Day 10-Estella to Los Arcos”
Day 9 Rest Day
Rest day. Upgrade to a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️hotel!!! Debby went to the doctor and found out she has tendonitist in her foot. She was prescribed no walking the Camino, for two or so days. We decided to move on. I will walk alone tomorrow and she will bus to the next stop. We are very optimisticContinueContinue reading “Day 9 Rest Day”
Day 8 – Estella
We started very early and ended early today. Debby is working through some challenges with her feet, it is still hot, and we needed to downsize our packs. Only larger cities have a post office, and they locked the door right after we went in…we were thankful to get rid of some useless items. GoContinueContinue reading “Day 8 – Estella “
Day 7- Uterga to Cirauqui
Started early and moved into a new agricultural area. Still grain fields but also grapes, olives, and wild fennel…It is delightful. The weather is still in the100’s so we are making short days. We have moved into going into many small villages throughout the day but that means lots of climbing and descending. ContinueContinue reading “Day 7- Uterga to Cirauqui”
Day 6- Pamplona to Uterga
I was so glad to say goodbye to the city. So, of course we “climbed” our whole morning out of the city. And we did it with no coffee or breakfast because we were sure the villages would have a cafe open….not! L Finally at almost the top of the mountain, we came across Zariquiegui,ContinueContinue reading “Day 6- Pamplona to Uterga”
Day 5 Zubiri to Pamplona
We decided to leave Zubiri early since the weather prediction was 105 degrees for today. We were also glad to leave the very tight quarters of our alberge. Although we were told “don’t worry today is flat walking… We left before breakfast and ended up having brunch about 10 km into the day. Needing coffeeContinueContinue reading “Day 5 Zubiri to Pamplona”
Day 4 – Espana to Zubiri”
Day four started out with another beautiful sunrise. We finally got some sleep with a little medication and I plugged myself into some white noise. We stopped at a coffee shop in the first village. It was delightful. Fresh orange juice, coffee, bread and delightful cheese (Heather, your love forContinueContinue reading “Day 4 – Espana to Zubiri””
Day 3 Roncevalles to Espanal
Today we hiked 6.8 km into Espanal. We are taking a semi- rest day, to reorganize and catch up the blog. We had to say goodbye to some Camino friends with whom we have spent the last two days with in the evenings. They went on and have shorter time so will be finishing beforeContinueContinue reading “Day 3 Roncevalles to Espanal”
Day 2- Orisson to Roncevalles 16.5 km
Another strenuous day, but longer. We started out with sun and ended with sun. Absolutely beautiful views the entire way through farmland. Of course these are livestock farmers and their animals live on the sides of the Pyrenees. I certainly had to dig down deep today to get this done. It was veryContinueContinue reading “Day 2- Orisson to Roncevalles 16.5 km”
Day 1 – St. Jean Pied au Port to Orrison
St. Jean Pied au Port to Orrison 7.5 km The first of day of the Pyrenees. The gentleman at the pilgrim office that told us that the fist 400 meters right out-of-town was the worst; he was obviously suffer a bit of dementia. There were several sections that were equal to the start, if notContinueContinue reading “Day 1 – St. Jean Pied au Port to Orrison “
Another Travel Day
Today we are well nourished and hydrated, rested and on our way to St. Jean Pied a Port. First we go by train to Bayonne and then by bus. At the train station we were treated to an impromptu concert by some students who were also traveling and a small, tasty delicacy of Bordeaux (youContinueContinue reading “Another Travel Day”
We are Camino Bound
It was a difficult goodbye but as we sat, waiting for boarding, our excitement grew. We both have received so many words of encouragement and support. It is humbling and we take you all in our hearts on our journey. Taking time for gratitude is one lesson I am hoping for on my camino.ContinueContinue reading “We are Camino Bound”
Bittersweet Goodbyes…..
The day that never seemed like it would arrive is here. I have to say it is bittersweet. I know that when we get on the airplane the adventure will start, but I cannot help but feel a little sadness about leaving. I have said my goodbyes to children, grandchildren, and friends. There was muchContinueContinue reading “Bittersweet Goodbyes…..”
The Kitchen Has Been “Tucked In” for the Summer….
It is official. Debby is retired, the cheflets have been sent home for the summer and we leave in five days. It seems like just a few days ago that I posted “365 days until we leave”. Now the time is here. In the worlds of Peter, Paul, and Mary; yes, most of you areContinueContinue reading “The Kitchen Has Been “Tucked In” for the Summer….”
My Life and Possessions….
For 48 days this is my life. Today I began to feel the realization that in 9 days I will leaving all the people I love at home and following the pull of the Camino de Santiago. It is bittersweet.
“Messing” Around
I have been sorting through my bags and “stuff” for my Camino. It is quite fun to organize and think about what makes sense in each compartment. I try visualizing getting in from a long day of hiking and being able to reach into my pack for first thing I will want….probably my sandals. So they areContinueContinue reading ““Messing” Around”
Maiden Voyage with my Pack…
Today my husband and I headed to the trails in the hills behind our home for the maiden hike with my backpack. I filled it with my weights and gym- things to about 23 pounds with water. When I picked it up, I thought, “WOW, I am going to be in trouble. This feels likeContinueContinue reading “Maiden Voyage with my Pack…”
And So It Begins
Two more pilgrims, Candi Bachtell and Debby Hoyt June 24. 1015, Debby and I will be leaving Seattle for our pilgrimage. We will be walking the 500 miles of the Camino de Santiago (the French Way). In 2010, we walked the last 114 km of the Camino and the Camino has been calling to usContinueContinue reading “And So It Begins”
Training? No, not much…
I cannot understand why I am not getting serious about training for my Camino. I get started and then I stop. Each time I go out, I walk or hike at least five miles, love every minute of it, but then my real life gets in my way, or I let it be anContinueContinue reading “Training? No, not much…”
Purging….
As I plan my trip, knowing I will be going 30-35 days carrying 1 change of clothes, one bar of soap for all needs; hair, body, and clothes; I have started to reflect on how little we really need in material things. So, I am purging “things”; in my pack, in my life, and onContinueContinue reading “Purging….”
A Few False Starts
Wow….for a person who has spent very little of her 64 (almost 65) years NOT in a doctor’s office, it seems like I have become best friends with mine….well actually she and I are good friends in private life! My fall last summer seemed to start a downward spiral for me. Unable to go aContinueContinue reading “A Few False Starts”
Finally….2015
Five years ago in 2010, about one month after finishing my Sarria to Santiago hike, the Camino began calling me to go the entire route. At that time, I owned a restaurant and knew that there was no possible way that I could ever be gone for that length of time. So I put the ideaContinueContinue reading “Finally….2015”
Almost got the cart before the horse….
In my excitement about getting our tickets, I just discovered that I missed a very important step; the submit button. Yikes! Something came to me last week that I had not filed my eticket; so I went looking for it through my overloaded inbox. Hum-m-m, nothing! Checked my credit card for the transaction….nothing! WentContinueContinue reading “Almost got the cart before the horse….”
Training has started….
This is where I will be doing a lot of my training; my wonderful little town of Montesano, Washington. Right now it is hunting season, so I won’t be doing much hiking in the forests around and behind our town for the next two months. So urban walking it is…. The day I decided to start my training IContinueContinue reading “Training has started….”
Learning to slow down…..
My training has had a 6 week set back. My head over heels tumble has restricted me from doing much of anything for the summer. Needless to say, it has been a challenge, mentally more than physically. I have learned one thing….there is no doubt about it; I am a v-e-r-y impatient person! Ten minutesContinueContinue reading “Learning to slow down…..”
Thinking this over, and over, and over….
This week, as I recover from a bout of whiplash, I have been reading personal blogs, forums, and watching a lot of YouTube videos about the El Camino Santiago. I have decided that I have probably watched a bit too many personal accounts in a short period of time. Sometimes there is so much rawContinueContinue reading “Thinking this over, and over, and over….”
Living in the moment……
“You do not need to know precisely what is happening, or exactly where it is all going. What you need is to recognize the possibilities and challenges offered by the present moment, and to embrace them with courage, faith, and hope.” -Thomas Merton A friend posted this on FaceBook today and it sums up exactlyContinueContinue reading “Living in the moment……”