Sep 28, 2022 | Trekking |
Sarria, Spain September 28, 2022 Dear Family & Friends: Rest day in Villafranca, September 26, 2022 We took a much-needed rest day in Villafranca. Because of the rest day, we decided to resume our journey on the Camino from Las Herrerias, instead of Villafranca,...
Sep 26, 2022 | Trekking |
Villafranca, Spain September 26, 2022 Dear Family & Friends: The last two days have been long and hard walking days, which brought us into our destination villages after 6 pm. After a shower and dinner, I was too tired to work on my blog. So, this a long, catch-up...
Sep 22, 2022 | Trekking |
Astorga, Spain September 22, 2022 Dear Family & Friends: San Martin del Camino to Astorga, September 21, 2022 (19.4 miles) This was a long walking day, but I enjoyed every minute of the walk. First, the scenery was beautiful as the trail is not near any major...
Sep 21, 2022 | Trekking |
September 21, 2022 This is Bill’s oldest daughter Lisa hijacking his blog without his knowledge. I am currently on a plane to Madrid with my 2 sisters, Lori and Amy, and niece Elle. We are so excited to be joining him so soon! Our dad is an amazing, wonderful human...
Sep 20, 2022 | Trekking |
Note: in my last post (“Another Great Day on the Camino de Santiago”), for some reason, the photos did not publish. I have added the photos, and I invite you to review my last post with the photos. San Martin del Camino, Spain Dear Family & Friends: ...
Sep 18, 2022 | Trekking |
September 18, 2022 Mansilla De Las Mulas, Spain Dear Family & Friends: Sahagun to El Burgos Ranero, September 17, 2022 (11.1 miles) Sorry folks, but nothing much to see here. The walk was on flatlands, alongside paved roads. My walking speed increased to 3 miles...
Sep 17, 2022 | Trekking |
September 16, 2022 Sahagun, Spain Dear Family & Friends: I am now past the half-way point on the Camino de Santiago. I picked up my Halfway Completion Certificate in Sahagun. Carrion de los Condes to Terradillos de los Templarious, September 15, 2022 (16.3 or...
Sep 14, 2022 | Trekking |
September 14, 2022 Carrion de los Condes, Spain Dear Family & Friends: Castrojertz to Fromista, September 13, 2022 (16.7miles) Just one mile out of Castrojertz is a steep 2,953 feet climb to the high ridge (Alto de Mostelares) where I enjoyed a spectacular view...
Sep 12, 2022 | Trekking |
September 12, 2022 Castrojertz, Spain Dear Family & Friends: Burgos to Hornillos del Camino, September 11, 2022 (13.2 miles) More rolling hills and beautiful open country. My first stop was the village of Tardajos. It was Sunday, so I attended a portion of the...
Sep 10, 2022 | Trekking |
September 10, 2022 Burgos, Spain Dear Family & Friends: Rest day in Villa Franca Montes de Oca, September 8, 2022 I took a much needed rest day in Villafranca (“French Town”) Montes de Oca (“Heart of all things Goose”) on September 8. The primary reason for this...
