Enjoying Pamplona

Enjoying Pamplona

August 30, 2022 Pamplona, Spain Dear Family & Friends: Zubiri to Pamplona The walk from Zubiri to Pamplona on August 29 was my favorite segment of the Camino de Santiago so far. The 13 mile walk was on mostly flat or downhill terrain. I passed through several...
Two Days on the Camino de Santiago

Two Days on the Camino de Santiago

August 28, 2022 Zubiri, Spain Dear Family & Friends: I have now walked 32 miles on the Camino de Santiago. Here is a brief report.   St-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Roncesvalles-August 27, 2022 No long distance walk should ever begin with a 17 mile, 10 hour hike up a...
Starting my Camino de Santiago

Starting my Camino de Santiago

August 26, 2022 St-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France Dear Family & Friends: Tomorrow, I start my 600 mile pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago. I had some bumps in the road getting here, but I am now resting comfortably at the Hotel des Pyrenees in the picturesque village...
Papa’s Pilgrims

Papa’s Pilgrims

August 22, 2022 Costa Mesa, Ca. Dear Family & Friends: Tomorrow morning, I depart for Spain to begin my journey on the Camino de Santiago. I am super excited to report that my three daughters (Lisa, Lori & Amy) and one of my  granddaughters (Elle) will be...
Camino de Santiago

Camino de Santiago

Costa Mesa, California August 16, 2022 Dear Family & Friends: My last adventure was in the Fall of 2019 when I solo paddled the Mississippi River from its source at Lake Itasca, Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. Here is a video of that adventure. In 2020, I was...