Hola amigos, thank you for walking with me. This post is a continuation of my Camino after the September 28, 2019 post, Walking Espiritual Variant Stages 2 and 3. You can check out my previous blog to see why it's taken me so long to post. I'll be catching up from the Spiritual Variant to my … Continue reading Catching Up, Camino 2019
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Notes from Home, Camino 2019
Hola amigos, thank you for walking with me. I'm home now with lots of Camino stories to still share. The next blog post will be a continuation of my Camino from Padrón on the Camino Portuguese, after the Espiritual Variant. But there are other off-Camino stories to tell, too. On the Camino we often … Continue reading Notes from Home, Camino 2019
Oia to Baiona
Hola, amigos. We're in España on the Way to the Espiritual Variant through Oia, Baiona and villages along the way. Every day is new on the Camino. What we imagine might or might not become reality, but onward we walk. I've been surprised by the number of arrows, shells, Waymarkers and Pilgrims on the Camino … Continue reading Oia to Baiona
Habitat for Humanity and the Camino: Endings and Beginnings
Olá amigos. The flow of days continues to connect our Habitat work and the Caminho. Our volunteer team recently completed a part of the rehabilitation of two homes in Amarante, Portugal a beautiful town with a section of the Camino Portuguese running through it. I've included pictures from the two building sites, but since I … Continue reading Habitat for Humanity and the Camino: Endings and Beginnings
Volunteering the Camino Way in Portugal and Spain
Hola, amigos, I'm getting ready to return to Spain and Portugal, with new experiences to broaden my Camino journey. How does the Camino inspire? I believe in following my intuition, reading the signs along the Way and paying attention. Volunteer opportunities for my September/October Camino appeared when I followed the signs, just like when I walk. … Continue reading Volunteering the Camino Way in Portugal and Spain
From Portugal to Spain: A Meandering Tale and the Long Walk
Hola amigos. I'm writing from Muxia on the Costa da Morte. This isn't a rerun, although I walked to this village on the Finisterre-Muxia Camino in July. Check out earlier blogs for more images of this incredible coast. My story goes from present to past, the real world. I'm excited to be here, my fourth … Continue reading From Portugal to Spain: A Meandering Tale and the Long Walk
Training for a Camino or love a long walk? Links and maps for California Coastal Trails and Hostels
Hi, Walkers and Hikers! Ready for an adventure? Read on for Maps and Links to almost everything you want to know about hiking or walking on the California Coastal Trails and staying at hostels or campgrounds. Drive a few hours away from home in Northern California and you will find spectacular seashores and hiking. Train for your Camino, whether … Continue reading Training for a Camino or love a long walk? Links and maps for California Coastal Trails and Hostels
Resolution: Let’s Hike and Preserve California’s Coastal Trails
Here it is 2018, time to make resolutions and promises, perhaps to walk more often and longer, as in walks around the block or local walking trails, day hikes, backpacking treks or pilgrimages like the Camino de Santiago in Spain. If a daily walk is your New Year's Resolution, you won’t have to worry about … Continue reading Resolution: Let’s Hike and Preserve California’s Coastal Trails
More Camino Stories
Was Your Camino Life-Changing? Stories Continued Hello, Readers. It's the Season of Light, Change, Celebration and Sharing. The thread that runs through these stories is Gratitude. My hope is that we all continue to practice kindness, gratitude and compassion in our everyday lives, not just on the Camino or in December, but 365 days a … Continue reading More Camino Stories
Camino Pilgrim Stories
Hello, Readers. Last month, I asked you this question: Was Your Camino Life-Changing? I'm happy to report that I received many stories, as unique and special as the pilgrims who sent them to me. I plan to share them with you, a few each blog, some long, some brief, but all expressing personal, as well … Continue reading Camino Pilgrim Stories
Walking through the ages 