Walking through the ages

September 25, 2017   What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. (Attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson, with a little controversy). I love this quote. What does it mean to you? Hola, Amigos. The Camino continues. This blog is a catch up combination of two. … Continue reading Reflections: Camino Comfort Zone, Maps, Arrows, Plans

I love Muxia and stayed an extra two days to hike around the wild coast and climb the rocks. I moved to a different hostal that's right on the main road through this town of more than 5,000 permanent residents. Here are pictures of Muxia, my memories and impressions. I can hear and see the … Continue reading The Costa da Morte

The End of the World, Finisterre, the 00.00 km marker, 2017 Hola Amigos, what busy and unforgettable days for me. My blogs are stacking up, so much to see and do, so little time. I'm now in Muxia, one of my favorite Spanish villages on the Costa da Morte, the treacherous Galician coast. So much … Continue reading The End of the World: Can You Go Back Again?

My Camino has taken an unexpected detour to the wild and beautiful coast of Spain, the Océano Atlántico. Question: what would you do if you were in my boots and had to take a break from the Camino or stop hiking? Would you go home or take a detour? If I could, I would live … Continue reading Camino Continued By the Sea

Santiago was my goal last year, when I walked on the Camino, each kilometer closer to a spiritual quest and endless personal questions. Where do I fit in this puzzle of St. James, the stories, myths or truth? St. James with a sword, St. James with an open hand?   Last year in Finisterre. I … Continue reading Camino Angels and Santiago de Compostela: Part Two

Hola, amigos. I'm writing this post from Santiago de Compostela, the last stop on many of the Camino routes. I last wrote about Cruz de Ferro. This is the first part of my encounter with Camino Angels and how I ended up at the end and the beginning. After Cruz de Ferro, I hiked down … Continue reading Camino Angels and How I Ended Up in Santiago: Part One

September 10, 2017 I decided to walk some of the highlights I missed last year and Cruz de Ferro was number one on my list. Today was the day to climb the highest mountain on the Camino de Francés, 1504 meters (4,934 ft.) above sea level, a steady hike to Cruz de Ferro, the replica … Continue reading Cruz de Ferro: Healing and Hoping

Bueno's días, amigos. This is a recap. I'm hiking on the Camino and haven't had wifi. First for those pilgrims on the Way or planning, accommodations on weekends in towns and cities must be gold. I'm traveling once again out of my comfort zone and into mystery and surprise. I know about the bed race … Continue reading Goodbye León and Walking through Astorga to Rabanal!

Note: I'm Recapping my second day in León. I'm already walking on the Camino. So much to do and see. After breakfast, I walked with my Camino friend, to the bridge where the Camino de Francés resumes. Peregrino Statue in San Marcos Plaza with my friend, Sharlet. Ultreia, onward to Santiago. The rest of the … Continue reading Day two: León, Spain

Yesterday and today mean something different depending on your time zone, as well as the language you are speaking and writing. My travel to Spain, by shuttle, plane and train and now on foot, transported me here successfully without delays. Very lucky. I've learned to ask questions, to look for clues, try to pay attention, … Continue reading America and Spain across Time Zones: Madrid and Leon, Day One