This was the first morning that I could start the morning without my jacket. I tucked it away and wore t-shirt and my hiking over shirt. That shirt is an amazing piece of technology. Lightweight, absolute durable, easy to wash, and it dries by itself in an hour. Zippered pockets, vents, sleeves that roll and … Continue reading Ages to Burgos – Day 12
Belorado to Ages – Day 11
Leaving Belorado was a most pleasant feeling. The night before at Cuatro Cantones had really smoothed out a lot of the rough. I could walk on with satisfaction. It was during this walk that I found myself renewing my acquaintances with the many pilgrims I have come to meet, walk and talk with during any … Continue reading Belorado to Ages – Day 11
Santo Domingo de la Calzada to Belorado – Day 10
The morning started softly, with a bit of the morning’s glow coming in through the one window in our dorm. I had packed the night before and was pretty much ready to go, and expecting some more of the same we pilgrims received yesterday; bad weather. Blessings. The sky was clear. I got out the … Continue reading Santo Domingo de la Calzada to Belorado – Day 10
Najera to Santo Domingo de la Calzada – Day 9
It was Saturday – my rest day and night in Najera – and I had a pleasant evening in town at one of the many, local bars where I could access their free WIFI and work on my posts. Now before you think I’m spending my evenings boozing it up, let me talk a little … Continue reading Najera to Santo Domingo de la Calzada – Day 9
Logrono to Najera – Day 8
Leaving Logrono was not the thing I really wanted to do this morning. I had hoped to stay an extra day and receive a rest. I say receive because while I, as the driven human, wanted to keep the march across Spain on a schedule, there was something (someone) who was saying rest. I have … Continue reading Logrono to Najera – Day 8