Pilgrimage

As long as the walk to Itero de la Vega seemed to be, the walk to Carrion de los Condes seemed short in contrast.  It had little to do with actual distances and much more to do with purpose.  From Itero de la Vega, I had first thought that I would spend the night in … Continue reading Itero de la Vega to Carrion de los Condes – Day 15

Any sense of God’s call upon me to deal with something that I had been feeling the last two days or so, became dwarfed by the time I had reached the town of Hontanna.  What had taken its place was a sense of doubt.  “What am I really doing out here.”  Now I do not … Continue reading Hontanna to Itero de la Vega – Day 14

Leaving Burgos, I continued my journey through northern Spain, and onto Hontanna.  I had planned to stay in Hornillos del Camino, but with an early arrival, and a restless feeling, I decided to forge onto Hontanna; some ten kilometers away.  Hontanna surprised and pleased me with its tight epicenter catering exclusively to the many peregrinos … Continue reading Burgos to Hontanna – Day 13

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

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