Walking through the ages

  The Camino Provides in Madrid: A Second Chance Day Madrid, Spain Madrid, Spain What is a surprise, but the unexpected? I awoke this morning, hoping I would find a quieter and more soulful walk, an extension of my Camino, in the green spaces of my Madrid map. I also vowed not to stay in … Continue reading The Camino Provides in Madrid: A Second Chance Day

  Finding My Way in Madrid, Spain Madrid, Spain Madrid, Spain Hola from Madrid. I have a new way of approaching a city with unknown everything- language, streets, neighborhoods, really could be any city, home or abroad. In my mind, I'm playing a variation of orienteering. I check out the map, ask often for directions … Continue reading Finding My Way in Madrid, Spain

  Adios Santiago de Compostela Santiago de Compostela, Spain Santiago de Compostela, Spain Away from the Comfort Zone of home for almost six weeks has helped me observe myself, work on the self-assessment that will help me move to a new level. It may seem self-indulgent, in fact I've thought about the outward appearance of … Continue reading Adios Santiago de Compostela

  GRATITUDE Santiago de Compostela, Spain Santiago de Compostela, Spain Hola, familia y amigos. I hope I have been able to express my gratitude to you for your support, following my journey, the preparation and the day to day changes. At this moment I'm in San Martin Pinario, Hospederia Seminario Mayor in Santiago, in my … Continue reading GRATITUDE

  Festas Padronais do Carmen in Finisterre Fisterra, Spain Fisterra, Spain When traveling in a foreign country, the guide advises, check out the calendar of local festivals, to be sure you will have accommations and not miss the excitement. Or maybe you will want to come at a quieter time. After letting the Camino provide, … Continue reading Festas Padronais do Carmen in Finisterre

  Finally to the End of the World Fisterra, Spain Fisterra, Spain Finally, to Finisterre! Yes, The End of the World! We walked in fog and rain to step onto the edge of the earth. My Camino friend, Darlene, and I planned the morning hike, the spot where Pilgrims gather to celebrate and mark the … Continue reading Finally to the End of the World

  Retreat to Muxia and Finisterre Carantoña, Spain Carantoña, Spain Thank all of you for your heartwarming comments and support. I'm excited to continue my adventure with a few more walks and tales. Santiago was a mix of old and new, pilgrims celebrating the end of their Caminos and bus loads of tourists celebrating their … Continue reading Retreat to Muxia and Finisterre

  Buen Camino de Santiago Santiago de Compostela, Spain Santiago de Compostela, Spain Arrived this morning with mega-hiking Camino friends. Buen Camino. Ultreia. More later. Update: By the time I left, there wasn't a soul in the Albergue. Maybe a lot of eager and anxious pilgrims wanted to arrive in Santiago for the Pilgrim Mass … Continue reading Buen Camino de Santiago

  Close to Santiago Lavacolla, Spain Lavacolla, Spain Walking close to Santiago today. Hope to be there mañana. Lots of pilgrims and traffic and dreams. Where I'm staying tonight and tomorrow is a mystery. The Camino Provides. UPDATE: Walked way out of my comfort zone today, 25 Km and seeing the Albergue Lavacolla was a … Continue reading Close to Santiago