by ralphdobbertin | May 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
The road in the end taking the path the sun had taken,into the western sea, and the moon rising behind youas you stood where ground turned to ocean: no wayto your future now but the way your shadow could take,walking before you across water, going where shadows go,no...
by ralphdobbertin | May 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
As we get closer to the final destination I think our adrenaline is leaving our systems a little. We are all tired and today was another up and down long day. BUT: it’s the last long day. Tomorrow about 20 km and then the final push of 10km. Not too many pictures...
by ralphdobbertin | May 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
We are seeing the end and that brings both happy and sad feelings. Happy because we are almost done and we get to see family and friends again. Sad because this epic adventure and all that it has brought: community, friendship, difficulty, endurance, fun…. Is coming...
by ralphdobbertin | May 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
We should make Santiago on Monday. 2 days ahead of schedule. Legs are starting to feel quite tired. Feet are blister free now but also very tired. All of us are tired and the extra wine with dinner when we met up with my sister last night, was apparently not helpful...
by ralphdobbertin | May 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
This means we are on our last 100km to the finish line. Quite a journey and those who haven’t already are starting to book flights home. There is a different energy in the walk as people realize they might just get this thing done. Today was a tough 27km day. Uphill....
by ralphdobbertin | May 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
What goes up steeply Typical path Best sandwich of the Camino. Good food is sooooo important Going for an easy thumbs up. Must come down steeply. Our albergue. Chapel where we r staying.