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.
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 …
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 …