It's hard to believe we are now onto our second month on the Camino. If years ago, anyone had told me I'd be hiking for an entire month, I would never have believed it. Day 31 turned out to be the best day yet in terms of beauty and experience. We started by climbing to…

22k (13.6miles) it was a day for Camino angels, both on the receiving and giving end. The day started with banking frustration, three rejections at three different ATM's. Oh well, we said, we'll go on our way and call our bank when we take our break and hit the next ATM. Next town: phone didn't…

Once again we started at sunrise, the moon still bright and shadows long. It was a moderate day, but we are officially out of the Meseta and back to oak forests, farmland and many ups and downs. I can't tell you how many times I sang the Bear Went Over the Mountain. Chuck probably can.…

A day in our life on the Camino. We've developed a routine, planning our routes few days in advance. 15k is a short day, 25 is long and 20 is just right. The day starts with packing up and the preparation of our water supply, five half litre bottles. Foot care is next, toe pads,…

21k today in perfect weather. We didn't stop for a break until 15, which at times is our end destination. Leaving Leon we passed a little neighbourhood of bodegas. They appear inhabited. Can this be a unique answer to the need for affordable housing? The Spanish version of a laneway house? Tonight we're at the…

Last night we took a walk and the streets were packed, a typical Saturday night in Leon, reminiscent of Vancouver during the 2010 Olympics. We're making Sunday a true day of rest ending with the evening pilgrim's mass and blessing. As we're intending to be off our feet for most of the day I though…

This morning we took a train, flying past the end of the Meseta and the walk along a major highway, into the Spanish city of Leon for a much needed halftime break. I didn't realize how tired we were. Not one for napping I could easily spend a day resting in Leon. And C is…

A short day, only 3.25 hours of walking, however, we were met by the plague of the Meseta, moscas. Flies. Well organized contingents, a strategy of three flies to one human, buzzing directly in front of your eyes and dive bombing your face and hair nonstop for two hours. Periodically one would land on the…

Guest blog today by Chuck while Li gives her wrist and thumbs a rest. My post is likely to be a few broad strokes and random thoughts rather than a daily account. Prior to starting the Camino I heard people referring to the movement from physical to mental to spiritual. In the early stages I…

Due to the spacing of cities and the timing of our two day stay in Leon this weekend, we've chosen more reasonable days lengthwise, then will pick up the pace next Monday. Today was the day I was waiting for, though I didn't know it. Prior to walking the Camino, I found interesting related photos…