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16 miles today!! Indeed we charged through the happenin’ town of Pamplona and settled in to a sleepy little town nearby. We practically have the […]

15.5 miles today – here’s the map: It was very cool and drizzling all day long. But so, so beautiful. We saw many animals, which […]

This first day is the hardest on the Camino. Nearly 11 hours, mostly uphill. Map of today’s hike! We crossed the mountains and found flocks […]

God is so good to us! We had a beautiful morning in Lourdes, and then made our way to St. Jean Pied de Port, a […]

Our good God is so … timely.  At each stage today without many moments to spare, we have been carried. Doors opened, trains met, friendly, […]

God is so attentive to us and brings us countless blessings in these first days! We are so thankful. We saw the biggies – Eiffel […]

Taking with us prayers for everyone…please pray for us and fellow pilgrims! St. James, pray for us!

I once read that after making the pilgrimage, you look at your life “before the Camino” and your life “after the Camino.” Someone  recently asked […]

Some background: During the early 20th century, there was a secularist, anti-Catholic movement in Mexico – churches were closed, Catholics were persecuted, and priests and […]

“Few people know how to take a walk. The qualifications are endurance, plain clothes, old shoes, an eye for nature, good humor, vast curiosity, good […]

“Cruz de Ferro” is a very significant landmark along the Camino de Santiago. Nearing the end of the journey, the pilgrim will come across a […]

Today I shared my backpack with my students! I’m more than a little bit concerned that I’ll be over the recommended weight limit – no […]