The day that almost broke me June 3, 2023 Today had it all. Beautiful views of the ocean, walks through lush forests, creek crossings and many villages with food and drink. It was also the longest day at 22 miles AND the most challenging. After I left my hotel just […]
Camino del Norte , Spain
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Camino del Norte – Avilés to Cudillero
A new Camino adventure June 2, 2023 My first day on the Camino del Norte! I got off to a good start with breakfast at the same cafe I ate dinner last night. Then it was time to head out of Avilés, thankfully a much more pleasant walk than what […]
Camino de San Salvador , Spain
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Connecting the Caminos
Oviedo to Avilés June 1, 2023 I’d been dreading this day. 18 miles from Oviedo to Avilés where I would begin a segment of the Camino del Norte. I left at 7:00 AM and it was already warm and humid. After leaving the historic city center of Oviedo, the way […]
Camino de San Salvador , Spain
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Camino de San Salvador – Day 6
Mieres to Oviedo May 31, 2023 Another day was spent walking without seeing even one other pilgrim. This was the third day in a row where I felt like I was the only one on the trail! When I chose to walk this route, I knew the Camino de San […]
Camino de San Salvador , Spain
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Camino de San Salvador Days 4 & 5
Pajeres – Bendueños – Mieres May 29, 2023 After a cold and rainy night, the day started clear and sunny. I didn’t sleep well the night before from a combination of an uncomfortable mattress and a snoring roommate. I set off around 7:45 for a mile of steep downhill from […]