The moon was in its new phase so the early morning departure through the dark streets of Belorado was challenging. It took a few confused moments as we scoured the sidewalks, street signs and buildings for yellow arrows or shells that marked the Camino. We eventually arrived at the main track of the Way and […]

Just a sliver of a moon hung in the sky as we walked into the Province of Leon from Rioja. The vineyards have diminished and the fields have turned once again to wheat. Red clay earth has changed back to brown. The few small villages we walked through were asleep and none provided an opportunity […]

I awoke at 5am, packed up my gear and sat outside while Tim, Mike and Greg finished waking and packing. I didn’t sleep very well as I kept thinking about bedbugs all night and the constant change of temperature that went from cold to stifling heat. As soon as I could get out of the […]

Clear skies and a gentle breeze greeted us as we walked with headlights out of Logrono. The day’s route was nearly nineteen miles on a flat track. At sunrise we passed Lake Planano de la Grajera with its dam lined with early morning fishermen. The area was quite lush and we were treated to the […]

It was a long day today, 17.3 miles. The morning walk went up and over a couple of steep hills before flattening for miles on a dirt track through open farmland of wheat and vineyards. The scenery was peaceful and with an overcast sky and a cool breeze the hiking was pleasant. Today we left […]