Today’s journey covered about 20 kms and was, landscape-wise, uninspiring to say the least. Physically it was pretty easy going, but today the wind was in our faces so it made it a little tougher. As well, the temperature is only about 16 with the wind, so when I got here I went to the …
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Entering the Meseta
Today was the beginning of the middle stage of the Camino, the Meseta. It is predominantly a rolling plain, lots of wheat fields and not very exciting geography compared to the first 7+ days of walking. Just the same, the mornings are beautiful and quiet. Leaving Burgos reminded me of the Amazing Race. You have …
Walking Day Twelve
Well, today was different on many fronts! Firstly, the weather was very cool, in fact I had to bundle up with a long sleeve shirt under my t-shirt, jacket, and wore long pants for the journey. I may have to go out and buy gloves as the morning temps are to feel like 3 or …
A Different Day
Interesting start to the day – walked outside the albergue this morning (@ 6:35) and was told by another pilgrim that, although it was overcast, there was only a 7% chance of rain. Within 5 mins a small drizzle began, which turned into a little rain for the next hour or so. Not so bad, …
From the Monastery to the Shangri la of Albergues
Forgot to mention yesterday that at the top of the day’s walk I passed along a golf course, Rioja Alta. Was tempted to go in and ask to look around the facilities, but I wasn’t up to adding extra steps to the day! Vinny could stop and play a round before continuing his Camino. Today’s …
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More Than Quarter Finished
Passed the 200 kms mark during today’s walk! It was another day of rolling farmland and vineyards. The temperature was well into the higher 20s by the mid-afternoon so I was lad I stopped in Santo Domingo de la Calzada. Another beautiful town which has been a part of the Camino trail since the earliest …
Another Good Day For a Walk!
Never thought I would desire a cloud covered day for the First of September. However, God did answer my prayers, as the day was mostly overcast and quite cool as I walked just 30 kms today. Other than the beautiful scenery and lots of old buildings (some with interesting history) the walk was not really …
At the End of a Week
Hard to believe that I’ve been walking for a week now! Today was the best day yet – no sun and was able to cover about 28 kms. Today’s start was very philosophical/metaphorical. I was out the door just after 6, still dark, with a headlamp to see in front of me. There really wasn’t …
Day Six
Every decision we make has consequences!! Yesterday, I decided to stop in Estella due to the heat. It was on my original itinerary but in the morning I had thought of maybe moving on a little bit further. One reason was that there was a Bodega just on the outskirts of the town that had …
Another Day of Heat
The view outside the Albergue I stayed in last night – the backyards of people’s homes. Pete Lepore would be in heaven! Today began much like yesterday, very pleasant temperatures before the sun came up. The views were spectacular! Didn’t have any sheep running by me today, but did pass a couple of horses looking …
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