A Welcoming Rest Area
Although I had only been on the road for about 5 km this morning since Estella, my rest stop in Irache was most welcomed. For the couple of days...
Packing For Your Camino
The Backpack! Perhaps the singe most recognizable symbol of the pilgrim. For this Camino, my wife and I both used Osprey backpacks. For Nancy,...
Albergues: Unique Accommodations Along The Way
Albergues can be a bit quirky! Considering how many pilgrims leave early in the morning, some Albergues don’t unlock their doors until 7...
A Camino Within The Camino
I think that Father Kevin hits the nail right on its head when he describes the daily small caminos within the walk to Santiago: “I am becoming...
The Camino Trinity!
After a high speed train ride from Paris to Bayonne and then an hour long taxi ride with a German couple, it was time to explore...
Architectural Gems Along The Way
From Roman to medieval, the architectural wonders one sees walking the Camino Francés is a stroll through history. From great gothic cathedrals...
Two Roads Lead to Roncesvalles
Regardless of which route you choose, you still have to cross the Pyrenees! Both ways are good options for getting into Spain. On my first...
Iconic Locations: Alto del Perdón
Leaving SJPP, it’s a three day walk to Pamplona. What an exciting city! In addition to Hemingway’s ghost, the character of the city beckons one...
Strolling the Medieval Streets of Ponferrada
The variety in Spanish towns and cities is amazing! I arrived in Ponferrada this afternoon after a 15 mile hike across the mountains. After...
Characters Along The Way – My Afternoon With Freddy
I was sitting having a sandwich in café/bar Espagña in Carrión de Los Condes when I met Freddy. He is an American physician who has lived in...