by Paty | Dec 13, 2018 | Camino de Santiago, Gear, Spain
Fall on the Camino de Santiago can pose some difficult packing challenges. Will it be hot? Will it be cold? Should I expect rain or sunshine? If you’re thinking about heading out on the Camino de Santiago in autumn, this post covers all the major questions you...
by Paty | Dec 10, 2018 | Camino de Santiago, Gear, Spain
Below is a list of all the items I took on the Camino de Santiago in September 2018. I found it incredibly helpful to look at other people’s Camino packing lists on the internet as I was developing and refining my own for this journey. To pay it forward,...
by Paty | Nov 1, 2018 | Camino de Santiago, Spain
Overview Camino de Santiago routes completed: 2 – Camino Frances & Camino FinisterreTotal distance walked: 889 kilometers (551 miles)Starting point: St. Jean Pied de Port, FranceEnd point: Atlantic Ocean / Faro de Fisterre, SpainDistance on the Camino...
by Paty | Oct 5, 2018 | Camino de Santiago, Spain
Prior to setting out on the Camino de Santiago, I had a lot of questions. Which route should I take? What time of year I should go? What should I carry? Would there be adequate food choices? My questions went on and on. Thus, I did a LOT of internet research. I read...
by Paty | Oct 5, 2018 | Camino de Santiago, Spain, Trail Journals
October 3, 2018 Train Route: Santiago de Compestela to Madrid Today I put the Camino behind me and began traveling like an ordinary tourist again. in fact, with the possible exception of my backpack, I probably looked just like every other traveler on the train to...
by Paty | Oct 3, 2018 | Camino de Santiago, Spain, Trail Journals
October 2, 2018 Bus Route: Fisterra to Santiago de Compestela My Camino officially ended yesterday and it all feels a bit surreal. After getting up day after day and walking toward something, I didn’t have to make any miles today. Nonetheless, I found myself...