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

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

Los Arcos to Logrono – Day 7 – An Irish Baptist Pastor

Heading out through the Gate from Los Arcos, I gave myself an early start.  The distance here was a good 18 miles, with some elevation climb, so I decided to give myself some extra time to accomplish this leg of The Way. The Way started out easy-going; long stretches of gentle rolling land.  Things were … Continue reading Los Arcos to Logrono – Day 7 – An Irish Baptist Pastor

Estella to Los Arcos – Day 6

So it's on to Los Arcos.   Day Six.  I've put down about 70 miles at the start of this walk.  This one will cover about 13 miles, and then the leg onto Logrono should stretch out to about 18+ miles.  I've discovered that I really have no appetite for a breakfast; as it delays my … Continue reading Estella to Los Arcos – Day 6

Puenta La Reina to Estella – Day 5 – I’m Still Learning

Heading out of town entailed walking down Calle Mayor and over the old bridge towards highway NA-1110, where we cross and flow on into the back country.  Leaving Puente La Reina was the beginning of the departure from land used for wheat, cattle and sheep, and became the beginning of wine country.  The soil was … Continue reading Puenta La Reina to Estella – Day 5 – I’m Still Learning