prep underway

​


I have my 2017 backpack decked out with the 2021 Virtual Camino badge and a specially made 2022 ribbon

Only lacking the scallop shell which I have ready

May 2nd here we come

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Day 30 May 31 Tuesday Triacastela

Image
​ Day 30 May 31 As we left the mountain O’Cebriero this morning at 7:45am we were greeted with very heavy mountain fog - with the hints of sprinkles- so being the sort who does not want to get wet sported the rain gear  It was useful for the first half hour then the weather cleared and remained so for the rest of the trip today We have so lucky thus far with the weather  Passing through many little towns again on the leg made the walk quite enjoyable- although we did have the hill of all hills to climb - short lived and well groomed Stopped once for a short rest we soldiered on for the 22 km to Tricastle for the days end Last evening we went to the Pilgrims Mass at the historic church on O'Cebriero and it was full of pilgrims. Many take this as a starting point for their Camino and the tour bus pilgrims also start here. The church is staffed by Priests and Monks and the three I met back in Astorga at the Cathedral who were from Pennsylvania were there also  The Monk leadi...
Read more
Image
​ First day on the 39 day Camino Weather report called for significant rain Lucky for us - no rain - just heavy fog / mist Kept the day reasonably cool Keeping in mind the first day was a 20km uphill 30 degree for much of the trek to an elevation of 1400 Left Saint Jean Pied de Port at 8am arrived at the highest pt at 4:30pm and to our destination at Roncesvalles 6pm. Without a doubt all 6 of us found the day more challenging than predicted Guide book says 8 hr and adds 6.5 km to the actual for hiking difficult It was the most challenging hike ever and the most challenging for the entire Camino so we are told First picture is a monument where Spain begins and France ends Second picture David and I at the peak 1400 m Third picture as we near our end destination (David) May 3 is to be 21km down hill and on the flats arriving at Zurbiri Should be a 4 hr trek Not sure about the rain yet I heard this evening of several walkers who had physical injuries due to the strenuous hill climb today ...
Read more
Image
​ End of Day 2 After the aggressive walk Day 1 climbing 1400 m today was a breeze We left Roncesvalles at 830am and arrived at Zubiri at 3:30 with a couple a rest stops 2nd day no rain Lots of horse herds but expect they are raised fir the meat like cattle Nice scenery pics Easy walk tomorrow which will be David’s last day with me Great to have had these days with him The team is doing well  Till later
Read more