Day 12 (1 May 2024) Blowing In The Wind — 13 Miles
According to Shirley (one of the bad ass women), the forecast stated that the wind velocity was unsuitable for walking. It clocked in between 30-40 mph through much of today’s walk. Combine it with morning temperatures under 40, the conditions were challenging similar to the climb over the Pyrenees. I should add the Napoleon route…
Keep readingDay 11 (30 April) Two Bad Ass Women — 21 Miles
Today’s long journey started at 8 AM with clear skies with nice crisp air to breathe. A large Camino mural was painted on the side of a gasoline station on the way out of Belorado. Such signs may be “good business.” However, one can feel the genuine warmth from so many people who say Buen…
Keep readingDay 10 (29 April) From Vineyards To Fields — 15 Miles
The vineyards of the past two days have given way to fields of wheat, oats, and soybeans. Plots of onions are interspersed here and there. The early mornings are still cold (in the 30s) but afternoon temperatures reach the 60s. It is indeed important to have a range of outerwear that can be layered as…
Keep readingDay 9 (28 April) Reflections On Old Vines — 14 Miles
Living in the present is one of the principles that the Camino is said to help develop in its participants. Since doing my 88 Temple walk in 2019, I think that I am better at doing just that in all aspects of life. My Camino walks have reinforced that behavior. The images that I include…
Keep readingDay 8 (27 April) Three Waves Of Rain — 20 Miles
I was in full uniform (raincoat, rain pants) when I left Logroño because it was pouring. I didn’t know it then but this morning’s rain was the first of three to come during the walk. My hotel was on the Camino. I turned left out of the hotel and went on the Marqués de Murrieta…
Keep readingDay 7 (26 April) Leaving Navarra – 19 Miles
Rain — the forecast predicted to start in the afternoon. I looked out the window of my hotel room. The skies seem to say that all will be well. Not to be swayed by my wishful thinking, I decided to start at 8 AM instead of my usual 9. Here are some photos from this…
Keep readingDay 6 (25 April) “Almost There” — 18 Miles
In order to resume walking on the Camino, I had to retrace my steps back to the historical center of Estella. If I were to return here, I would pencil in an extra day to explore the museum and the various medieval buildings. Also, part of the town hugs a stream that creates a beautiful…
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