by ralphdobbertin | Apr 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
But tomorrow we walk past Sahagun the middle of the Camino. there we can get a certificate for completing the half. Feels a little like a gold star in grade school. Can’t wait to get it tho. People are starting to stop now. Some are going home or at least seriously...
by ralphdobbertin | Apr 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
Was a little tired yesterday so I didn’t post. We are in the thick of the meseta. This is about a 5 day hike where sound minded and able bodied people crack or make it. Wish me luck. Yesterday was 36 km of dirt road and wheat. Today was 20 km of dirt road beside a...
by ralphdobbertin | Apr 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Was a great walking day out of Burgos. Sun was hot and bright. Found a place to stay in Hontanas. Feet very sore: ankles and feet slightly swollen. Will walk about 35 km tomorrow Working quite hard to do this walk. While many people do it: I promise you it’s not easy....
by ralphdobbertin | Apr 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
Beautifully kept with a great social ambiance. The highlight is the cathedral. Extravagant is the word that comes up mind. One can’t help but be impressed : that said I prefer the small and simple churches. For me the small ones have more charm.
by ralphdobbertin | Apr 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
Exhausted. 37.6km 45,972 steps. 10hours with a 40 min break in the middle somewhere. Everything is sore. The price of an epic walk. Quite an odd thing to do but one does it with others and somehow it has a meaning. 1 beer and 3 glasses of wine followed at dinner....
