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As I walk I am constantly amazed at all the blessings I have received. Some large and some small but all equally important. I am so very thankful to the people at home who have supported my journey and helped to fuel his pilgrimage. Today as I walked I used each step consciously to say…
Everything, Gratitude, Landscapes
For the last few days my walking schedule has been a bit different. Starting early and walking then taking a few hours break and continuing later in the afternoon. I have quite enjoyed this. Although it can make some logistics a bit difficult. Yesterday I finally managed to get all my clothes washed. It’s the…
EverythingJust wanted to let you all know everything is good. My phone broke so just got a replacement. More later.
Everything
Walking through the countryside of La Rioja feels very much like California. It isn’t until you see the stone steeple in the distance as you approach the town you suddenly realize you’re in Spain! Today was another day with most of the morning having a nice cloud cover. I walked mostly by myself today. At…
Everything, Landscapes, Monuments, PilgrimsBe it big or small, each day on the Camino provides special moments. Today was particularly beautiful. My walk is through La Rioja now. This is the region of wine. So much of this part feels like California. Every moment of the walk today was breathtaking. My favorite moment was after a bit of a…
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Enjoy the siesta, you’re going to need it. Today was another day of walking. It was about 16 kilometers from Logroño to this the town of Navarette. Most of it was just beautiful vineyards. Along the way I met a man that is doing a few days on horseback. If possible I would like to…
Buen Camino, Everything, Landscapes
What a wonderful and long day. I managed to do just a bit over 20 kilometers today. In the morning I walked with my friends. Then after lunch I walked solo from Vianna to Logroño. My friends have a slightly faster pace. Along the way I got a bit more burned but not too badly….
EverythingToday was an easy “rest” day. This section of the Camino does not have as many rest stops along the way so instead of doing too much I have opted to take it a bit easier. I am staying with the same group of pilgrims from dinner the last two nights. These are some of…
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This group of pilgrims have so much love. I am honored to be able to spend some time with them. We all pitched in at the grocery store and then cooked at the albergue. It was the best dinner ever!
Buen Camino, Love
This morning started like most on the Camino. The town I stayed in had quite a few hills..steep hills while leaving so it was a challenging start to the day to say the least. Soon after town I passed by Irache, which is a winery. They have a fountain that the pilgrims can drink wine…
Everything, Gratitude, Love, Pilgrims