We walked the Via Serrana and then Via de la Plata last fall. We always carried food "just in case." After carrying a variety of food for awhile (canned fish, bread, cheese, etc.) we ultimately settled on just dried fruit and nuts. The...
There is a lot to chew on in this article.
On a fall 2021 Camino Francés, many of our fellow pilgrims were coming to the Camino on the heels of a major life transition - a divorce, a death, loss of a job, retirement, etc. I think the...
Well, I've been home for about 24hours, after doing the primitivo (upt to Melide) and then Santiago-Fisterra. The San Salvador feels so distant already, although it's barely been two weeks. It's a great route though, very enjoyable and with...
It sounds like they were fine and you were a bit judgemental (and ageist). If they weren’t cold, then I can’t see the problem. I myself always pack thermals and wet weather gear, but lots of experienced hikers don”t mind a bit of rain, as long...
We walked from the Mediterrean to Muxía last fall, starting in crazy hot weather and ending in a month of daily, pretty cold rain. We met a lovely fellow pilgrim pretty early on our walk who, in response to the initial hot, dry weather...
The street art in Ourense is terrific - we hit it right after Halloween, so there were some great costumed figures around. I've attached some photos.
The hot springs are great fun. The Portico of Paraiso at the cathedral is really impressive...
I'm currently in Melinda, but I got to witness an incredible show last week while in El Acebo.
After a hot shower to warm up and a satisfying dinner, I ventured outside my hostel to capture a few photos and was greeted by an astonishing display...
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