I lazed around this morning for an embarrassing amount of time. Then I went and explored Comillas, I was especially excited about the Gaudi building. I love the insanity of Gaudi, his name is where gaudy comes from 
, and his major works clearly explain the connection. But, it’s why I love his stuff…it is…
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Camino Day 13: at the risk of being redundant, another LOVELY day
Part 1: I am currently mid-walk enjoying a nice break on a park bench, listening to the bells on the flock of sheep grazing nearby. Today’s walk so far: A nice walk down through Cobreces and time to snap a few pictures of the beautiful historic buildings. Then, after about a mile, I came to…
Camino Day 12: a nice little walk in the countryside
I set out late this morning (9am) with a spring in my step. I was actually looking forward to the walk and hoping it would, possibly, be relatively pain free. And it was! I have definitely found the solution to the problem. Well, 2 solutions? One is to keep the pack off my low back….
Camino Day 11: a perfectly lovely lazy day
So, I have a day of rest today but not because I needed it. Basically, I pre-planned some of the trip and it included a 2 night stay at a hotel here in Santillana. My recent changes meant that I arrived in town a day early, stayed last night in the convent, and now have…
Camino Day 10 part 2: a great day!
I had a very nice day. I arrived in Santillana and I had only experienced mild discomfort for the day. The hike was a mix of scenic and not so scenic, but my body felt good. I do think I might have figured out one of the main sources of pain. As I have always…
Camino Day 10 part 1: on the train to Requejada, mixed feelings.
I decided to continue my Camino, but with shorter days. The pain at the back of my heels indicates there might be a real problem, and reduced mileage is the smarter way to go. But, I have mixed feelings about it. Part of me looks forward to a shorter day with (hopefully) less pain. Part…
Camino Day 9: a day to rest and reflect
“You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you.” -James Allen It is early morning still, the day has only just begun. Yet, a monumental shift is taking place. Maybe I needed rest, maybe I needed a break in the “get up early and get walking”…
Camino Day 8: Guemes to Santander
Warning: feeling pretty meh today. And by meh, I mean done. I think I might be….homesick? 
I’m not sure but, I think that might be it. My day today was decent, no worse than a typical day on the Camino. I felt pretty good for about 6 miles except that I had to pee…
Camino Day 7: Noja to Guemes
I am in shangri-la, the Albergue in Guemes (actually called Albergue La Cabana del Abuelo Peuto ). This one is special and my guidebook said “not to be missed”. I see why. It’s like, for one day, I live in a special commune. There are many pilgrims here, we had lunch together and now we…
Camino Day 6: Laredo to Noja
I still can’t believe how much my little toe recovered overnight. It was a little sensitive for about 5 minutes walking today, then it was TOTALLY fine.
Today’s walk was pretty good. Yes, aches and pains here and there, but nothing too intense and all pretty “normal” for the Camino. But, as I come to…