I had a lot of time to think on this 5-week walking journey – thinking helped me forget my foot pain and fatigue most days. This was a complete vacation for my mind – it was free to roam in and out of memories, ideas, and emotions. A mind needs this, and I am a […]
450 miles, 5 weeks, my work is complete. I realized that after 4 weeks of following yellow arrows across Spain that there was a massive similarity to the Wizard of Oz and the yellow brick road. This is how I felt grooving into Santiago! Arriving was…very wet. I woke that last morning to rain and […]
The Camino de Santiago trail is gorgeous – but like any beautiful creature, it also has its ugly moments. It’s easy for you to sit and look at all of my Camino de Santiago photos and be swept up into the stunning landscapes and simplicity of life along the Camino; however, before you book your […]
“No one grows old by living, only by losing interest in living.” I left this quote along the trail to inspire others this week. Yet as I walked on through the week I realized that this was really the theme of my Camino week 4. I met an American man who was 80 years old […]
After a lovely break in Carrion de los Condes and getting treated to a scrumptious steak dinner from a retired doctor from Canada, things could only go downhill from there – and they did. Fast forward to me puking in a albergue toilet to begin week 3 of my Camino de Santiago journey . I […]
Most of this week I felt like a cartoon character – the one with the big cloud over my head with rain pouring down just on me. However, instead of one cloud following me wherever I went along the Camino, there were multiple clouds all lined up and circling like planes at O’Hare airport trying […]
I am so happy to not be walking today. This body has made it 90 miles in 6 days through rain, wind, mud, hail, and heat – I deserve a break. My Camino de Santiago journey is in full swing – however, my body still seems to be rebelling against the idea. As you recall, […]
Here’s a little secret, I’m not where you think I am. Do you think I’m in Naples? Surprise, I’m not. In fact, I’ve been to 4 countries since I was in Naples and I’m currently in Pamplona, Spain. It’s impossible to travel at this pace (6 countries in 7 weeks) and be able to keep […]
We all know how to look like a tourist; carry a camera, map, wear tennis shoes and white socks. But how to you fit into a culture? There are a few things I observed about the locals in Barcelona and with these tips, you can fit in too. Carry a fan One of my favorite […]
Instead of photos of grand landscapes, today I tempt your taste buds…with delectable Spanish food. I was in Spain for three weeks this summer and had the opportunity to eat at high-end and rustic places. I even learned how to cook Spanish food for myself. Spain is full of regional food specialties; however, on this […]
