Annual New Year’s Message

Annual New Year’s Message

Costa Mesa, Ca. January 1, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: On the darkest eve of World War II, King George VI came to the microphone of the BBC to deliver the annual Christmas message to the British Commonwealth. He spoke these eloquent and immortal words:* I said to...
Camino de Santiago 2022

Camino de Santiago 2022

Costa Mesa, California November 27, 2022 Dear Family & Friends: Here is a 35-minute video documenting our Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage in the Fall of 2022. Bill
Camino de Santiago Recap, Circa 2022

Camino de Santiago Recap, Circa 2022

October 20, 2022 Costa Mesa, California Dear Family & Friends: The Camino de Santiago, Circa 2022, was one of the greatest adventures of my life. Let me recount some of the reasons why. Faith in God. My 45-day Pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago strengthened my...
The End of a Very Blessed Journey

The End of a Very Blessed Journey

Santiago de Compostela, Spain October 10, 2022 Dear Family & Friends:  Finisterre to Muxia, October 9, 2022 (19.1 miles) My final day on the Camino de Santiago was a 19.1 mile walk from Finisterre to Muxia. The walk began with an uphill climb over rolling,...
The End of the Earth

The End of the Earth

Finisterre, Spain October 8, 2022 Dear Family & Friends:  Lago to Cee, October 7, 2022 (17.7 miles) I departed the Albergue at 9:20 am, looking forward to my first view of the Atlantic Ocean upon arrival at Cee. Shortly after departure, I met my friends from...
Getting Close to the Atlantic Coast

Getting Close to the Atlantic Coast

Lago, Spain October 6, 2022 Dear Family & Friends:  Santiago de Compostela to Pena, October 5, 2022 (17.5 miles) Today, was not my finest hour on the Camino de Santiago. My steps were heavy as I left Santiago de Compostela because I missed Papa’s Pilgrims so much....
Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela, Spain October 4, 2022 Dear Family & Friends:  Pedrouza to Santiago de Compostela, October 3, 2022 (14.9 miles) Our last day on the Camino de Santiago was fun, easy and emotional. We took our time and enjoyed the beautiful views. We left...
Our Second to Last Day on the Camino de Santiago

Our Second to Last Day on the Camino de Santiago

Pedrouzo, Spain October 2, 2022 Dear Family & Friends:  Palas de Rei to Ribadiso de Biaxo, October 1, 2022 (16 miles) This was a truly enjoyable day on the Camino as we crossed numerous rivers and streams and travelled on well-worn dirt paths under a thick canopy...
Sleeping in Castles

Sleeping in Castles

Pazo de Laia, Spain (near Pales del Rei), September 30, 2022 Dear Family & Friends:  I begin by saluting Papa’s Pilgrims for their amazing performance on the Camino de Santiago. They have been with me since Astorga and have completed over 106 miles. Some of these...
Another Milestone on the Camino

Another Milestone on the Camino

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,...