Currently, I am enjoying the most flavourful apple I have ever sunk my teeth into. This morning I met 23 year-old Nathan, from San Diego, California. He and I decided…
To say that the personal evolution I experienced from walking 800 kilometers over 31 days was incredible is truly an understatement. To think that I nearly didn’t go gives me chills. This is the journey that changed everything for me. Read my journals from ‘Day 1’ to find out more.
This morning was cold – four degrees to be exact. I could see my breath again until it evaporated into the sky. It’s funny how the temperature can be so…
Leon is an amazing city! The Santa María de León Cathedral, a 13th century Gothic cathedral, is absolutely stunning. It is also known as The House of Light. There is…
Last night I had a really good sleep, but found out one of the Aussie girls had been sick in the night. Xavier and I were warned that the water between…
Although I felt down yesterday evening, I had a really good time in the end. Anne and Teak from Mt. Vernon, Washington were sitting in the cozy Templar-themed dining room…
Well, I made it another 27 kilometers today, but I’m feeling a bit blah right now. The albergue I am at is nice, but very quiet. None of my Camino…
This morning was cold. The distant pilgrims looked like ghosts trudging through the thick veil of mist that shrouded the river bank. This is the second time I’ve had to…
It was 4:30 p.m. in Carrion de los Condes when I first began writing this post. The late afternoon sun warmed my skin as I sat on a garden bench…
Right now, I’m sitting in a bar in Castrojeriz having a café con leche while using my iPhone’s translator app to figure out how to ask the bartender if the…
Last night I got a massage. After I finished journaling, I hobbled to a nearby bar for dinner, but before I had a chance to step inside a cyclist noticed…
Just a couple of hours ago I was experiencing one of those helpless Camino moments that seem to creep up when I push myself to the limit. Because of yesterday’s long…
I’m going to be so tired tomorrow, or more like today now. It’s 3:00 a.m. as I sit here journaling in the main floor sitting area of this huge six-floor albergue. It…