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Rest in peace 🙏 My daughter and I are on the Camino now, we walked from Roncesvalles to Zubiri yesterday (Monday). We saw all the firefighters and crew but assumed it was for downed wires or something. The weather has been bad the past couple...
All I can say is that my first day was in Roncesvalles, back before the new facility was built. This was in 2001. I don't recall that anyone spoke English. The beds were full, people were setting up for the night on mats on the floor and there...
Today I arrived in estella. What a difference a year makes. Last time it is was with my wife, now sadly on my own. The closest you get on the Camino is something very special. Only when you lose the one that made it special illustrates the...
I am now mid 60's in age and started walking caminos in 2015 as soon as I retired (having seen "The Way" the year prior to that). I've planned a 5-6 week walk each year since then, but wonder in the back of my mind how many more times I will be...
My last camino, autumn of 2023, did not go well. I did not want to return. Now, looking into my future (my 76th birthday is two days from now), I am wondering if I shall change my mind and plan for another camino. It looks unlikely, with (minor)...
When I did the San Salvador the lady at the albergue said she had a Russian lady age 92 doing the San Salvador. "You are never to old to follow your dreams."
Going to Pamplona tomorrow morning. Heading for SdC, slowly. Will be joined by my 47 yr old daughter in Burgos. I am 70 + 9 days young.
Edit: Will most likely meet @Kiwi-family mother in Uterga. May bump into new Camino addict @MARSKA as well...
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