Monthly Archives: September 2014

Bob has graciously consented to let me speak to you on his blog, and I would like to talk about how we have come to see for ourselves how the Camino serves as a metaphor for life. Life includes loss, … Continue reading →

Our day began long before daybreak, around 6am, as alarm clocks began going off and pilgrims began stirring in hopes of getting an early start. Many of the pilgrims are starting their morning trek before the sun comes up (which … Continue reading →

Our weather for the past couple of days has been very good, although a bit warm and slightly humid. The worst part is that by noon or early afternoon the sun is beating down, you end up sweating a lot, … Continue reading →

Well, after the ordeal of our first day, the next two days have been comparatively easy. Not too easy, but easy by comparison. Sleep has turned out to be a great restorative and our bodies healed enough overnight to allow … Continue reading →

This will be a fairly long and somewhat rambling post since the events of the day were unlike anything Clint or I have ever experienced. Today we crossed the border into Spain where we will be for the remainder of … Continue reading →

We have arrived at our starting point for the Camino – St. Jean Pied de Port! Our adventure is about to begin in earnest. Clint and I have found each other and we are firmly ensconced in our first albergue … Continue reading →

Today I made it as far as Bayonne, France – about a one hour local train ride from St. Jean Pied de Port. The TGV high-speed train from Paris was amazing. In addition to being fast, the train was remarkably … Continue reading →