Three days prior to reaching Santiago de Compostela, I received an email from a friend of The Way of St. James. We had walked together for a day early in my journey, and shared quite a bit of conversation on matters of meaningful existence. I’ll let you read his email, as I’m sure he will … Continue reading Faith and “The Way of Saint James”
Santiago de Compostela
The last day of my pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela came and went in a series of visions; the dark forest, the twisting farmlands, the edge of the suburbs, the highways leading to and from the city, and finally the city itself. Unlike coming into Burgos and Leon, the two other largest cities along The … Continue reading Santiago de Compostela
O’Pedrouso to Santiago De Compostela – Day 32
Just to note. I apologize to everyone who was expecting a post a couple of days ago regarding my walk into Santiago de Compostela; you know, the big event, the big finish. I could not write it then, and I’m just beginning to be able to write it now. Simply put, I was thoroughly overwhelmed, … Continue reading O’Pedrouso to Santiago De Compostela – Day 32
Arzua to O’Pedrouso – Day 31
This day’s walk had been short in distance; as I knew it would be. I found myself in O’Pedrouso by 10:30am, and waiting outside the Albergue Edreira until noon, which is when they open. I sat it out with the company of four, fifteen year-old girls, and their two adult, female escorts. I have found, … Continue reading Arzua to O’Pedrouso – Day 31
Palas de Rei to Arzua – Day 30
What amazes me, as I begin writing this post, is the abstract sense and quality of time that I encounter with each day’s journey. In attempting to begin my recount of this day, I found myself somewhat confused as to where I started this morning. It was Palas de Rei, it was in the dark … Continue reading Palas de Rei to Arzua – Day 30
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