Writing related to the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage
Buenas tardes and nearly buenas noches for me in O’Cebreiro. Since I posted last I have walked 61 kilometers. Last night in Villafranca del Bierzo I tried to journal, but …
Today, I reached Cruz de Ferro, the highest point on the Camino, where the cross and big pile of rocks is located. I thought I had a little more time …
What a great evening in Rabanal del Camino with seven countries: Lithuania, Ireland, Australia, Germany, America, Spain and Canada – one of each of us, plus two bottles of vino …
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 …