Camino de Santiago, Day 37: Ponferrada to Villafranca del Bierzo
The one-day depression has lifted. I think it may have been exhaustion. My website has been repaired. My feet are mostly healed again. I’m…
Read MoreCamino de Santiago, Day 35 & 36: El Acebo to Ponferrada
Jamie and I met for coffee in El Acebo. We decided to walk together today. After a few downhill miles which are far harder for me…
Read MoreCamino de Santiago, Day 34: Murias de Rechivaldo to El Acebo
Jamie and I stayed at the same alburgue in Murias de Rechivaldo but on opposite sides of the room. Beside me a Norwegian…
Read MoreCamino de Santiago, Day 33: Hospital de Orbigo to Murias de Rechivaldo
Again, Jamie and I parted ways leaving town, not sure if we would see each…
Read MoreCamino de Santiago, Day 32: Random Field in Spain to Hospital de Orbigo and a Medieval Festival
Jamie packed up the tent. We had no idea where we were. It’s hard to tell at night…
Read MoreCamino de Santiago, Day 31: Leon to Villadangos del Páramo
t was like hell leaving the hotel. I’m ashamed to admit I saw nothing of Leon, except a pillow and a shower. I decided while walking out of town that there would be no more rest days – it just makes it…
Read MoreCamino de Santiago, Day 29 & 30: Arcahueja to Leon
Jamie and I got a slow start. There was no need to rush. We only wanted to go to Leon, 8 kilometers a away. A breeze. We arrived in Leon and had a beer while we searched…
Read MoreCamino de Santiago, Day 28: Reliegos to Arcahueja
My feet are finally in decent shape. No bandages. Lots of callouses. Walking is not painful! This horse has been broken. Last night I stayed in a private hostel and only shared a room with two…
Read MoreCamino de Santiago, Day 27: El Burgo Ranero to Reliegos
Well, today was beautiful and emotionally overwhelming. Ripples from my meeting yesterday continued to affect me today. Strongly. Walking out of town I saw an old man, who was blind…
Read MoreCamino de Santiago, Day 26: Sahagún to El Burgo Ranero
I started the day very late. Got word from Jamie that he is about two days behind me. Felt the need to move on and not stay in Sanagun. I thought…
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