by Paty | Jan 16, 2023 | Camino del Norte, Spain
When it comes to finding your way from Irún to Santiago, modern pilgrims on the Camino Del Norte have a bevy of options. In the past, many people relied solely upon their general sense of direction and the symbols marking the way. But is the simple advice of:...
by Paty | Oct 25, 2022 | Camino del Norte, Gear, Spain
This was my second long-distance walk on Spain’s Camino de Santiago. I hiked both the Camino Frances and Camino Finisterre in September 2018 (you can find that year’s packing list HERE), and I probably could have used the same exact items for the Camino...
by Paty | Oct 16, 2022 | Camino del Norte, Spain, Trail Journals
October 16, 2022 The prior three Sundays I walked in Spain were filled with frustration over closed (or late opening) bars and cafes. But my experience today was remarkably different. I was in the capital city of Madrid, with all the hustle and bustle of any major...
by Paty | Oct 15, 2022 | Camino del Norte, Spain, Trail Journals
October 15, 2022 Train Route: Santiago de Compestela to Madrid, Spain Distance: 600 kilometers (372 miles) Even though my train to Madrid didn’t depart Santiago until 10:20 a.m., I was fully awake at half past six. I used some of the early morning to read quietly in...
by Paty | Oct 14, 2022 | Camino del Norte, Spain, Trail Journals
October 14, 2022 Route: Salceda to Santiago de Compestela Distance: 27.6 kilometers (17.1 miles) Cumulative Distance: 841.9 kilometers I barely slept a wink last night. I was full of nervous energy, and was checking my watch every 20 minutes throughout the...
by Paty | Oct 13, 2022 | Camino del Norte, Spain, Trail Journals
October 13, 2022 Route: Sobrado de Monxes to Salceda Distance: 33.1 kilometers (20.5 miles) Cumulative Distance: 814.3 kilometers Today be my final day on the Camino Del Norte – as least technically. Once I walked into the town of Arzúa, just 22...
