Rambling Across The Meseta
From Burgos to León, it’s about an 8 day walk with most of it the far reaching plain know as the Meseta. Although some pilgrim’s look to jump...
Hervé, I’ll Never Tire Seeing The Pilgrims Coming Into Town
Seated just across from the side entrance of the Burgos Cathedral, this couple endlessly greets pilgrims arriving in the city. I had the...
The Path to Somewhere
On this pre-Easter Camino in Portugal, we had The Way almost to ourselves. If you’re looking to avoid crowds or the “pilgrim freeway,” traveling...
A Quiet Moment in Santiago
Near the end of your Camino, there are two special moments. The first came for us, 7.5 km. from the end, as we were on the outskirts of Santiago...
Padrón: More Than Just Great Peppers
Although it’s just the first week in April, the weather is still good enough to enjoy sitting outside in Padrón. This town, just a day...
Pimientos de Padrón
One of my favorites treats with any meal in Spain is a nice place of just fried Pimientos de Padrón. Although a specialty of Galicia, we’ve been...
Take Time To Visit SJPP
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is a picturesque French village in the Basque Pyrenees. For most pilgrims it is where they start their 500 mile Camino to...
Iconic Locations: The Arco de Cáparra
One of the real treats along the VDLP are the Roman ruins scattered throughout this part of Spain. Perhaps the largest single spot for seeing...
Characters Along The Way – Antonio
Along any journey, one encounters some interesting characters. Meet Antonio! Yes, it’s the same Antonio who is featured in the Brierley...
A Well Earned Rest
Everyone says the first day on the Camino is the toughest day of the entire walk. Leaving SJPP at 6:15, before daylight, the route immediately...