Archive For The “Landscapes” Category
I woke up at 6am to a massive thunder storm right over head. I decided to wait a little bit before starting to walk. Soon the storm passed and for several hours it was beautiful. This started the last 100 kilometers to Santiago. There were several noticeable differences from the previous days. First is now…
Everything, Landscapes, Location Aware, PilgrimsI had heard through the grapevine that it was possible to rent a horse at the base of the mountain and ride the 8 kilometers to the top. A friend that had walked before told me the name of the town where to rent the horse. So as I got closer I thought maybe I…
Everything, Landscapes, Lessons, Pilgrims
This section of the Camino is very nice because it is so flat. It is much easier to walk and get into a nice rhythm. Today I walked just a bit over 20 kilometers. Most of the Camino was right next to the road which I took full advantage of. I don’t have to be…
Buen Camino, Landscapes, Location Aware, Monuments
Started walking again before sunrise. There was quite brisk cold wind but once walking it’s not too bad. After enjoying a beautiful sunrise I finally came to a village and had my first cup of coffee. I also got a chocolate croissant which I was very thankful for later. A little way after the village…
Arrows, Buen Camino, Everything, Landscapes
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
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, Pilgrims
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
This morning started off quite nice as the weather was overcast and cool which I much prefer to 100 degree heat! Not long after I began walking I met a pilgrim from Italy. As we walked we conversed in a mix of english, italian, and spanish. It was the usual conversation in the beginning of…
Gratitude, Landscapes, Pilgrims