Day 11: Belorado to Atapuerca (AKA “When the Priest says ‘Cantar!’, you sing”)

Today was a very early solo morning departure under the stars. Last night I attended a mass in the town cathedral which was followed by a pilgrim blessing. I thought the service was really lovely and I enjoyed that they incorporated all the pilgrims’ native languages into the blessing. After the blessing, I headed back […]

Day 10: Grañon to Belorado (AKA “Control”)

Ten days in and can you believe I have hiked 150 miles? Today is lovely and I am sitting at a peaceful cafe in the main square drinking a glass of Vino Tinto… but I’m honestly feeling in funky, melancholy state of mind today. It was an easy hike from Grañon to Belorado at just […]

Days 7, 8 & 9: Torres Del Rio to Logroño to Nájera to Grañon (AKA “The Camino Provides”)

I’ll do my best not to dwell for too long on the guilt associated with not blogging here the last two days. Have I mentioned that I’m walking about 15-19 miles per day? Am I forgiven? Don’t worry, I’m completely aware that I am the most critical individual when it comes to my lack of […]

Days 5 & 6: Puente La Reina to Estella to Torres del Río (aka “Don’t Drink Excessive Vino Tinto Then Walk 18.2 Miles The Next Day”)

So apparently I took everyone’s advice and decided to slack on my “homework” yesterday of writing upon my arrival, and instead went out with my pilgrim buddies to explore the beautiful old town of Estella. We explored, we found a shop that sold wine, we conquered. Too much fun yesterday meant no blogging. I justified […]