"She's going to do what?!"
(First version posted from the tarmac at Gatwick, waiting for the plane to push off and take me home to Al. Updated from SeaTac as I wait to get through customs.) I think I've been avoiding writing this post because it will close the book on the entire journey. The end. Roll the credits. Don't... Continue Reading →
Today is Saturday and I'm already in London (royal wedding day!). I knew exactly what I wanted to write about my last day in Santiago and Spain, but it was hard to find the space and good Wi-Fi to get it down. Now 24 hours have passed and I've had more time to reflect. I... Continue Reading →
Those who have spent time walking with me know I've been working on this post since the very first day (some even helped point out properties I didn't see). Looking to get into the Spanish real estate market? Each one of these had signs that read "Se Vende" on them (or it was written with... Continue Reading →
I did something that normally I would never, ever do. I willingly joined a tour bus for the day. Historically some pilgrims continued on to Finisterre from Santiago, a place that was considered the end of the world back in the days when the world was flat. (If any readers believe the world is flat... Continue Reading →
Hi friends-- THANK YOU for your incredible generosity supporting civil legal aid for those living in poverty in Snohomish County, WA! The final amount that I will post here on this blog is... $5,770!That's absolutely incredible and far more impressive than me just taking a long walk. Once I am back to work, I will... Continue Reading →
On May 15, 2018, exactly 40 days after leaving Saint Jean Pied de Port, France, I reached the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela by foot. By some miracle I made it! And there was a tourist train out front to greet me. Of course! I'm going to go ride that train later today to make... Continue Reading →
I will be walking into Santiago tomorrow morning with my head held high. I am proud of two things when I hobble into the cathedral square: I actually made it almost 500 miles across Spain, despite all of my internal obstacles (not in the best shape, not an experienced hiker, self-doubts, a left ankle with... Continue Reading →
My husband wished me a happy Mother's Day and hoped I was enjoying my self-induced punishment. When I got the message at 3:30, I thought I still had five miles to go (turns out I had more than that left) and my calves were cramping up from the hills. I was pretty grumpy... ...but now... Continue Reading →
The rain in Spain... is back! I'm really ok with rain and enjoy walking in the cooler air (though I forgot how much of a pain in the behind the poncho is getting over the pack). The downside is that I won't take pictures in the rain any more. It's a miracle my phone survived... Continue Reading →
I've got news for you: Jesus didn't start in St Jean, Le Puy, or Rome for Santiago, either. Leaving Sarria towards Santiago. It's been a different Camino the last two days, which is not necessarily a bad thing. The minimum distance that one must walk to earn a Compostela in Santiago is 100 km. Sarria... Continue Reading →
Camino Jen 