The food in France in the hostel was 6 course Absolutely delicious! Wonderful people from all over the world! Walked over the Pyrenees yesterday more than 25k. Downhill to Roncesvalle was horrific! My legs got so tired I thought they would give out. My feet are very sore today but no blisters!! We walked 11 hours!! A […]
Camino de Santiago
The Camino de Santiago (Latin: Peregrinatio Compostellana, Galician: Camiño de Santiago), also known by the English names Way of St. James, St. James’s Way, St. James’s Path, St. James’s Trail, Route of Santiago de Compostela,[1] and Road to Santiago,[2] is the name of any of the pilgrimage routes, known as pilgrim ways, to the shrine of the apostle St. James the Great in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwestern Spain, where tradition has it that the remains of the saint are buried. Many take up this route as a form of spiritual path or retreat for their spiritual growth.
Day 1: Pilgrim office
Now waiting in the Pilgrim office for confirmation of bed reservation for tonight 4 miles up the mountain, Pilgrim office, St. Jean Pied de Port, France I managed to leak water all over my bed from my osprey! The manager was not pleased!! First lesson of the Camino: keep backpacks OFF the beds!!!!! Cloudy and a […]