El Acebo, September 24, 2021 There’s a couple near me. He’s younger, Irish maybe. She’s older, Germanic. I can’t really hear their conversation and I don’t want to. I can hear the cadence of their voices and the conversation seems companionable. It’s pleasant and I feel happy to be in this place. I stopped hereContinue reading “EL ACEBO”
Category Archives: Pilgrimage
NO BOB EVANS ON THE CAMINO
Today’s title is not a reflection of a hankering for things American. No. Rather it’s indicative of my lack of full understanding when it comes to ordering food. I can never find exactly what I want on the Bob Evan’s menu but i know I can tell the waitress what I want and she willContinue reading “NO BOB EVANS ON THE CAMINO”
ONE SIGN, TWO ARROWS
Once upon a time two pilgrims were walking the Camino when they came upon a sign. The sign was not very clear as to which way to go so they looked the sign over and debated what to do. Pretty soon a local man and three local women came along. The man tried to explainContinue reading “ONE SIGN, TWO ARROWS”
I AM A NOVELTY
Calzadilla de la Cuaza, September 12, 2001 It has occurred to me that being a woman walking alone on the camino can be a lonely endeavor. Because I’ve had a few days off and lost the people I was walking with at the beginning I find that many walkers have “paired up” with another personContinue reading “I AM A NOVELTY”
THE CHURCH IN HONTANAS
Hontanas, 9 September 2021 I think the church in Hontanas is my favorite along the camino. As you enter town there is a cafe at the top of a road that slopes down to the church. I remember on the Camino two years ago that Glen was very tired and stopped there. I was convincedContinue reading “THE CHURCH IN HONTANAS”
A PILGRIM’S BLESSING
Hornillos, 8 September 2021 Tonight after a 14 mile day I decided to attend the Pilgrim’s Mass at the church here in Hornillos. There were 20-25 of us from the US, Germany, France, England, Ireland, and definitely Spain. The Mass was in Spanish of course so I couldn’t follow the liturgy and since I’m notContinue reading “A PILGRIM’S BLESSING”
HOW WEIRD IS THIS?
Ok the weirdest thing just happened to me. If you recall I had a great lunch at this restaurant by the river. When I found out they open at 7:00 for dinner I decided to go back the next day for dinner. Bonus…they have paella on the menu. So I go a little early andContinue reading “HOW WEIRD IS THIS?”
ANOTHER BROKEN POT
Burgos, 7 September 2021 I like visiting museums, mostly art museums. My favorite is to see an exhibit by one artist or of one genre of art. In this way I learn about that artist or style of art. This morning I went to the museum of Burgos which is all about the history ofContinue reading “ANOTHER BROKEN POT”
BURGOS
Burgos, 6 September 2021 How does one describe a good day? I think it’s easy to describe it from the inside out. I successfully taped my foot and it feels better. I had a lovely breakfast of cafe con leche and a pastry made with a flakey crust and dark chocolate on the bottom. IContinue reading “BURGOS”
ALONE WITH MY THOUGHTS IN BILBAO
What do you think about when you are alone with your thoughts? Do you try to distract yourself with your electronics or do you engage with the musings that seep into your consciousness? For two days I’ve been in Bilbao away from the Camino and all the pilgrims I have met along the way. It’sContinue reading “ALONE WITH MY THOUGHTS IN BILBAO”
