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Hospitality is the name of the game—Day 9
Hospitality is the Name of the Game There is something to say about hospitality-it is memorable. Bad hospitality can ruin any restaurant’s good name for many years. Even communities of faith are not excluded from this … they will know by your hospitality. Many books have been written on the subject. And yet hospitality is…
Read MoreVineyards, Olive Groves, and the Irish all the Way to Estella—Day 8
San Pedro de la Rúa with its beautiful 12 century cloister The Breakfast After a well deserve first weekend of rest I was ready to tackle the next leg of the Camino. Breakfast could not come sooner. Though, breakfast at Bidean Puente de la Reina was not something to write home about. It was dry…
Read MoreSitting by the River—Day 7
The Queen’s Bridge early Sunday morning Sitting by the River It is Sunday morning, just after 10 a.m., and I am sitting beside the Arga river looking at Puente La Reina. The bridge stretches over the river providing a way across its watery expanse. The first few days of walking is now behind me. Today…
Read MoreOver the hill to Puente La Reina, the Queen’s Bridge—Day 6
The Queen’s Bridge still helping Pilgrims cross the river Puente La Reina-The Queen’s Bridge It is my first Saturday on the Camino. When I planned this trip I decided that just as the soul needs a rest so do the feet. So, Sundays were the day I would not walk at all no matter where…
Read MoreThe Big Bell and The Big City—Day 5
Puente de Iturgaiz I rang a Bell, an Old Bell San Esteban XII in Zabaldika Very early on Friday morning the trek began to Pamplona, the big city. Walking over the Rabies bridge made me wonder: how many people have walked their flocks to be healed over this bridge early in the morning? Even though…
Read MoreThe Rabies Bridge and Zubiri—Day 4
This is the Rabies Bridge, legend said that when farmers walk their sheep across this bridge it would protect the sheep from Rabies. The Rabies Bridge at Zubiri Every day brings with it new adventures, new stories, new towns, and new challenges. The walk to Zubiri certainly brought new stories and new challenges. After the…
Read MoreFinally, Over the Pyrenees—Day 3
My journey on the Camino de Santiago started in September 2017. At the time I wrote blogged entries with pictures whenever I could. Now, three years later, it is time to revisit the journey; I am re-posting the entries with a few updates. Enjoy. Over the Pyrenees Pace yourself. It is good advice when you…
Read MoreSt. Jean Pied de Port – France – The Camino has begun. Day 1 & 2
My journey on the Camino de Santiago started in September 2017. At the time I wrote blogged entries with pictures whenever I could. Now, three years later, it is time to revisit the journey; I am re-posting the entries with a few updates. Enjoy. The Camino has begun Eglise Notre-Dame-du-Bout-du-Pont XIV in St. Jean…
Read MoreThree Years Ago
Three Years Ago Three years ago It is hard to believe, but three years have passed since my pilgrimage. I even celebrated my birthday in France. And from September 13-October 26 I walked the Camino de Santiago. The Camino de Santiago There are several spots where a pilgrim may begin the Camino. The most popular…
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