today was very interesting day. this is the beginning of the Meseta. There are a lot of people who choose to bus across the Meseta that I find it a perfect time for thinking, and observing and reevaluating. Before we made it to the Meseta I had to walk out of Burgos. Luckily, the walkoutContinueContinue reading “Day 16 – Burgos to Hornillas del Camino”
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Day 15 – Acapuerca to Burgos
One complaint I have about all the guidebooks for the Camino is that either they under or overestimate how difficult a day is going to be. A woman in our alberge read that today was going to be a short uphill with a long downhill. True on the long downhill, but we climbed a frickenContinueContinue reading “Day 15 – Acapuerca to Burgos”
Day 14 – Villa Franca to Atapuerca
What an interesting little town. It is tiny yet a UNESCO sight. The caves of the Sierra de Atapuerca contain a rich fossil record of the earliest human beings in Europe, from nearly one million years ago and extending up to the Common Era. Only 172 people live in this important archeological site. They alsoContinueContinue reading “Day 14 – Villa Franca to Atapuerca”
Day 9 – Viana to Navarrete
I have had a hard time recognizing the villages (cities) in the Rioja region. The new economic growth in this area is amazing and a bit sad to see the charm replaced by high rise apartments and miles of industrial complexes. I am noticing a great improvement in my hill climbing and overall endurance. IContinueContinue reading “Day 9 – Viana to Navarrete”
Day 7 – Estella to Los Arcos
The perfect way to start your morning hike; free Navarre wine! Oh, they also have a water tap😎 The night was filled with the loudest thunder and lightening! It sounded like it was striking right on top of the village. Luckily by day break the rain had stopped. The Albergue where I stayed last night,ContinueContinue reading “Day 7 – Estella to Los Arcos”
Day 6 – Puente La Reina to Estella
Today was a 15 mile pilgrimage in the heat. In this area there is very little shade because of the direction of the trail. I use the word pilgrimage because I need to remind myself that the Camino has a purpose. We need to find the strength every day to survive what is in frontContinueContinue reading “Day 6 – Puente La Reina to Estella”
Day 5 – Pamplona to Puente La Reine
Today was hotter than yesterday and far less shade. For most of the day there was no wind to help. Needless to say, I am exhausted. I couldn’t even leave my bed for a beer!!! Luckily I ate my way through the countryside today, because there was also no going out for dinner. This isContinueContinue reading “Day 5 – Pamplona to Puente La Reine”
Mt. Rainier – Skyline
October 9, 2022 Four Wild Walking Women, along and hundreds of other people from all over the world, descended on Mount Rainier for the fall colors and beautiful weather Sunday. The day did not disappoint us in anyway! Joan and I left our town of Montesano at 4:30 AM picking up Kris and Laura onContinueContinue reading “Mt. Rainier – Skyline”
Tapa & History Tour
We had a wonderful Tapa and History Tour last night in Madrid. Anna, or guides was very knowledgeable and helpful. @devourtours #devourtours https://videopress.com/v/T3WaHkk9?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true
Day 5 -To The End of the World and then Some.
Great grandma’s sauté pans made by a local smith. The family gallery. We stayed a a nice apartment last night. I think the apartments and restaurant are a family affair. The food was very good and has been family owned and operated for 100 years. Each morning starts with foot care. Since we’re staying inContinueContinue reading “Day 5 -To The End of the World and then Some.”
Day 3 Saint Mariña to Hospital
Not to worry, it is the name of the village. Todays hike was shorter, still some climbing but not nearly as hot or difficult. There was a lot of forest walking and many villages for beer stops. Plus we are getting in better shape. The terrain is almost always the same, one climb after anotherContinueContinue reading “Day 3 Saint Mariña to Hospital”
Day -2 Negreia to St. Mariña
Fours hours of the day was in the forest climbing and the rest was on pavement next to highways and corn fields with no shade and in the high 80’s. And yet we did it and felt like it was a good hike, after two beers and a shower. https://videopress.com/v/BunjGerZ?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true I noticed something today. WhenContinueContinue reading “Day -2 Negreia to St. Mariña”
4th Day – 5th Walk in to Santiago
The day was lovely. Lots more memories of times past. I am finding it hard to recognize the Camino Frances. Lots of new cafés, albergues, and what seemed to be changes in part of the walk. I could be just where my head or body was at a moment walking through an area, that myContinueContinue reading “4th Day – 5th Walk in to Santiago”
Day 3 The Sun Is Out
Today feels like I am on a Déjà vu merry-go-around. It truly isn’t déjà vu it is memories of walking through the same villages three times. But many things have changed, new cafés, small villages that are now seeing new housing and I think the beginning of prosperous recovery from the Covid years Karen andContinueContinue reading “Day 3 The Sun Is Out”
Day 2 – Ferreira to Melide
https://videopress.com/v/USzTp8zi?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true I really was a bit more enthusiastic than this video looks! I had a sleepless night last night, hence the large bags under my eyes. 😴😎 The terrain was a continuation of yesterday. We climbed over a small mountain which was beautiful at the top, then through many forested areas, which Karen considered aContinueContinue reading “Day 2 – Ferreira to Melide”
What Doesn’t Hurt Tonight?
Hummmm, 17 miles was not a great idea for our first day; especially in Galacia which is nothing but one hill after another. We were so excited this morning when the alarm went off at 6:00 am. A whole day ahead of us, of doing what we love; hiking, eating and drinking. https://videopress.com/v/uQYXOO4o?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Ready forContinueContinue reading “What Doesn’t Hurt Tonight?”
Spanish Nights
“We arrived in Spain on a full moon, and we leave Spain on a new moon. Wonder what that means?” -Karen Temen There are a few disadvantages to coming to Santiago de Compostela before you begin your own Camino. 1) Seeing the Cathedral without a sense of accomplishment. 2) Envying the faces of pilgrims asContinueContinue reading “Spanish Nights”
Spain with Maria & Benny
What an amazing time we are having in Spain visiting Maria and Benny’s “mansion” and their favorite places near by. We can never thank them enough for this visit and their hospitality. Their property is a few miles from Lanjarón in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, southeaster Spain. It is a olive farm that has aContinueContinue reading “Spain with Maria & Benny”
Well, We Underestimated This Section.
Do you know that feeling when you are half way through something and you think , holy $@*#, what was I thinking? And there is no turning back? Well we were there today. In the end, I can proudly say, we Conquered the Mountain! https://videopress.com/v/TcW0Ohq3?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Our first trail marker for the Dingle Way/Kerry Camino. TheContinueContinue reading “Well, We Underestimated This Section.”
Excitement growing.
I am finally settling in and the excitement is growing. Tomorrow we will be on the trail by 7:00 am to get a jump on the heat. This area is having a bit of a heatwave; in the low 80’s. I scouted out the trailhead this am and then had my coffee and a delightfulContinueContinue reading “Excitement growing.”