DAY 11: VENTOSA TO CIRUENA Today began with a wake up call of Gregorian chanting monks at about 6 am at the Albergue San Saturnino. The night before at dinner we spotted fried eggs on the breakfast menu and decided … Continued
Day 5: Pamplona to Zariquiegui The morning began with a quick stop and spark of excitement over a goofy thing. I heard about these interesting bathrooms used in Europe, but have never seen one. Now I have not only experienced … Continued
Camino Francés Day 3: Roncesvalles to Urdaniz Even though we started the Camino a few days ago, today was the first time I felt the true essence of the pilgrimage. We walked till we felt we couldn’t walk any further. … Continued
DAY 0: THE BEGINNING OF THE EL CAMINO DE SANTIAGO We left Madrid today by train to arrive in Pamplona. At the station, we encountered a bit of a misunderstanding, a taxi fiasco if you will. Once it was all … Continued
Soon my husband and I will begin an ambitious journey on the El Camino de Santiago. We will walk 500 miles in six weeks. And although I am excited, I am a little scared as well. What would the world … Continued
Last Days in Madrid We spent our last few days in Madrid perusing world-renowned artistic masterpieces, sampling delectable tapas, roaming through eclectic neighborhoods, searching for the best views of the city, and browsing the tables of Madrid’s biggest flea market. … Continued
DAY 3 IN MADRID We began our day with a typical Spanish breakfast: coffee, fresh squeezed orange juice, and muffins. In Spanish: cafè con leche, café solo, zumo de naranja y dos magdalenas. Madrid River Walk What a day! We … Continued
Madrid Day 2 It’s our first full day in Madrid. We visited the oldest continually operated restaurant in the world, wandered the halls of the Royal Palace, drank (sort of ate) the most delicious hot chocolate ever made and much … Continued