I am at the Santiago de Compostela train station, with some pop American music playing on the public address system, and just a smattering of travellers waiting quietly for their trains. I’m on my way to La Coruna, where I will be met by don Felipe Illanes, who will then drive me to Pontedeume, where …
May 13 – On my way to Pontedeime, waiting for a train to La Coruna Read More »
I write this on Tuesday morning. Yesterday, my Camino friend, a German living in Saint Petersburg, Florida, 68 year-old Tania (Magda) Citvares, invited me to come along with her, her brother Frank, and sister in law Christina, for a drive to Finisterre. At first, I thought I was too tired for an early start, but …
May – 12 Fisterre also known as Finisterre: the end of the Earth Read More »
I am still processing this experience. I am grateful to all who took the time to write and to pray for me; to Gail Marshall and Linda Lewis, who supported me both spiritually and with their long distance BT treatments; and especially to my husband, Fred, for his unfailing support and his willingness to gather …
May 11 – Santiago!!! effort, cold, rain, and finding the lovable, loving me. Read More »
We walked directly from our hotel, Casa Diaz, a beautiful casa rural, after a breakfast of cafe con leche, peasant bread, three different types of home made jams, soft cheese, flourless amazing cakes, and fruit. Did about 7 miles to Sarria. I reinjured my right leg on a missed step and had to rest this …
What a day! 25 kilometers, eight long hours, beautiful farm country and rain for the first time!Glad I carried my poncho. I thought it would be hot under it, but it was actually pleasant to walk under the cool rain after so many hours in the hot sun.My hands and the back of my neck …
I had been looking forward to the climb to O’ Cebreiro and had also been afraidof it. Many accounts of the ascent describe its difficulty. And it was veryhard, but it was also glorious! We climbed for about 4.5 hours, from Ambasmestas, which is at about1200 feethigh, to O’ Cebreiro, at 3900 feet. The day …
May 5 – Ambasmestas to O’ Cebreiro and Samos Casa de Diaz Read More »
Did a bit more than 22 km today. That’s about 13, 14 miles. It was pretty easy terrain, gentle slopes and cooler weather. My leg held out OK and by the end I could not feel any pain at all. Thank you all for your prayers and healings. I couldn’t have done it without you. …
May 4 – Astorga to Rabanal del Camino and Iron Cross Read More »
I can’t even think straight. Did 16 kilometers today, which seems a shortdistance compared to the last two days, but it was hot and sunny, and no shadeat all. Had to pee behind some brush!!The views were quite beautiful, mostly farmland with snow capped mountains tothe southwest. Green rolling terrain except for two steep uphills, …
May 1 – Najera to …. Where am I? I think Santo Domingo de la Calzada Read More »
I’m writing this as I ride in a van, surrounded by 17 other neophyte peregrinos, all excited to start our journey to Santiago. We are going to the border with France to begin walking from there, each at our own pace, although we will meet again as a group for dinner later tonight. The weather …
My mind and my heart have been filled with the idea of walking el Camino de Santiago (the Way of Saint James) for a couple of years. I decided to do it out of love, in celebration and gratefulness during this sixtieth year of my life, 2008. Preparing means to ready yourself. The last eight …
