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I’m in Spain! Today was not as grueling as yesterday. The trail was pretty reasonable, as soon as I got used to the cobblestones. I ran into the two I met from Taiwan. They were glad to see me – were concerned as to how I did yesterday. Today I…

it is about 9:30 and I just returned from dinner and look forward to sharing a few thoughts. I knew that today would involve a steep climb … had no idea what that meant! It was pretty grueling and complicated a bit with a day of rain. Rhonda caught up…

Palm Sunday … what a gift to enter Holy Week as I am on the Camino. Today was a challenge but I completed almost the 20 miles. As I was entering the final 3 miles, a lovely woman, Rose, noticed I was struggling a bit and offered to take me…

A beautiful day to walk 14 miles. At breakfast this morning, we sang Happy Birthday to Joe, who is from NC. Her turned 70 today. Sone of the younger folks were surprised at his age … I kept quiet! The route takes us through the country and a brief walk…

The walk today was a shorter one – 9 miles or so. However, the weather report held true and I walked in a steady light rain all day. It was good to get to the hotel and have a hot shower. I met a couple from Canada at breakfast this…

Today was a full day! I walked the 14 miles but, unfortunately, the first six or so miles was heading to the Camino trail. I received directions from various people but still wandered a bit. I went into a gas station and asked a customer and he gave me specific…

I arrived in Porto after pretty uneventful flights. The temptation was to go for a long walk since it was so nice but I wanted to conserve my energy for tomorrow. I picked up my credentials and even got my first stamp, in anticipation of my walk tomorrow. This is…