Tag: Spain

Habla español? Hospitaleros on the Camino

by Irene, posted in Camino 2019, Camino as Life, Camino de Francés, Hospitalera in Albergue, Volunteering, Walking Camino After 60, Walking off the Trail

Hola amigos, I'm finally unpacking my 2019 journey of volunteering as Hospitalera in the Albergue de Peregrinos Siervas de Maria, in beautiful Astorga.  Some things are best understood with the distance of time,  according to philosopher, (Søren Kierkegaard, “Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forward”).   So here is the … Continue reading Habla español? Hospitaleros on the Camino

Catching Up, Camino 2019

by Irene, posted in Albergues, Camino 2018, Camino 2019, Camino as Life, Camino de Santiago, Camino Portuguese, Costa da Morte, Espiritual Variant, Hospitalera in Albergue, Post Camino, Spain, Volunteering, Walking Camino After 60, Walking off the Trail

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

Oia to Baiona

by Irene, posted in Baiona, Camino 2019, Camino Litoral, Camino Portuguese, Camino Seaside, Espiritual Variant, Oia, Walking Camino After 60, Walking off the Trail

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

Volunteering the Camino Way in Portugal and Spain

by Irene, posted in Camino 2019, Camino as Life, Camino de Francés, Camino de Santiago, Camino Litoral, Camino Portuguese, Camino Portuguese Coastal, Camino Seaside, Habitat for Humanity, Hospitalera in Albergue, Volunteering, Walking Camino After 60

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

by Irene, posted in 2018, Camino 2018, Camino Litoral, Camino Portuguese, Camino Portuguese Coastal, Camino Seaside, Costa da Morte, Finisterre and Muxia, Walking Camino After 60

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

Trains and Boots on The Way

by Irene, posted in 2018, 2018 Spain, Camino 2018, Camino as Life, Camino de Santiago, Camino Portuguese, On the Way to Camino 2018, Uncategorized, Walking Camino After 60, Walking off the Trail

Hola from España, Amigos. I'm finding out just how much I love the Camino and why! The spiritual and calm walking compared to being a traveler in crowded big cities is a reason I continue returning to the Way. But, the earlier arrival gives me time to vanquish jet lag, meet people on and off … Continue reading Trains and Boots on The Way

New York on the way to Spain and Portugal. . . Again

by Irene, posted in 2018, 2018 Spain, Camino 2018, Camino as Life, Camino de Santiago, Camino Portuguese, On the Way to Camino 2018, Packing and Preparation, Training for a Camino

Hola amigos, are you ready for another Camino? I couldn't resist one more walk in Portugal, this time starting in Porto and the Coastal Route. First New York City, then some cities and towns I want to explore in Spain and Portugal. Maybe a chance to sleep off JetLag before I start a long distance … Continue reading New York on the way to Spain and Portugal. . . Again

Unpacking the Camino: Arrows in Segovia Parts I, II, III

by Irene, posted in 2018, 2018 Spain, Camino 2018, Camino as Life, Camino de Santiago, Post Camino, Walking Camino After 60, Walking off the Trail

  Hola, Amigos. I am back home, reflecting, Unpacking and catching up on all that waits while we are away.  So much to consider: gratitude for kindness and relationships, with peregrinos (at home and on the Camino), hospitaleros and the many people we encounter everyday. . . gratitude for the opportunity to walk this Way … Continue reading Unpacking the Camino: Arrows in Segovia Parts I, II, III

Walking Into Santiago

by Irene, posted in 2018, 2018 Spain, Camino 2018, Camino as Life, Camino de Santiago, Camino Portuguese, Walking Camino After 60

Hola, dear friends. I walked into Santiago today after an early morning start from Padrón. But the Camino isn't over. Thank you for walking with me and I hope you will continue to share my journey as I process this ancient, yet modern pilgrimage. I walked in with two pilgrim friends, but as you can … Continue reading Walking Into Santiago

Redondela to Pontevedra on the Portugues Way

by Irene, posted in 2018, 2018 Spain, Camino 2018, Camino as Life, Camino de Santiago, Camino Portuguese, Walking Camino After 60

Hola amigos, I am catching up on my stories. We are in the Galician area of Spain, walking closer each day to Santiago. Rain is predicted, and expected for the green and lush region. I know I'm in Galicia, too, because I've seen many Horreos. Do you what these are? The Route is lush, green … Continue reading Redondela to Pontevedra on the Portugues Way