Category: travel
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The Post Camino Blues
As a disclaimer, I am no longer in a funk. I still have the Post Camino Blues, however I have (thankfully) turned the corner from my sour and dragging disposition. I felt compelled to go ahead and post this anyway, something I wrote about a week ago…For starters, I got a cold – and, it…
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The Evolving Shape of Faith
Definition of “Camino”: Camino, translated from Spanish has a number of meanings in English. The main meaning is as a track, path or road. It also can mean a literal way, route or journey. Figuratively it means path or course.El Camino, Camino de Santiago and The Way all refer to specific paths that are the…
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Did I Tell you I encountered Spanish “Wildlife”??!?
While I was wandering through Parque del Retiro in Madrid, having a most enjoyable day, as usual my gaze was drawn upwards. What was not usual were the couple of cats I spied (cat)napping (HA!) in the sunshine, nestled Way Up High in some broad branches!! And then I began to notice that several trees were…
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Back in the Pacific Northwest
Well, I have been home on American soil a week now. I think I’m back in the relevant time zone and generally have my healthy sleeping pattern back. However, as you can imagine, I am still processing my emotions, evaluating what I learned, determining how I have been changed and sorting through my memories. I…
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Passing Along Some Interesting Facts
I copied this entirely from another blogger as posted in a Camino newsletter I subscribe to… History of the Apostle Saint James the Greater Quick facts about Saint James the Apostle: The patron of Pilgrims and Spain Memorial Day / Feast Day: July 25th Named by Jesus as one of the Sons of Thunder Date…
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“Come on Home Mama”
(An encouraging invitation from my son!) May 11thI have so enjoyed my adventure!!! The weather has been amazing, I have challenged my endurance on several levels and I’ve created memories to last a lifetime! Home is on my agenda today!!! Well, at least based on the calendar date where I end up, as when it’s…
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Barcelona Beach Day
May 10th Today, 100% my plan was to go to the beach! I gathered all my belongings, Including goodies I had bought at the market the day before, and set out to go there. I took a circuitous route, because it was cloudy, and there were a couple of areas that I wanted to hit…
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Surrounded by History
May 9th Today I dedicated myself to a leisurely walk as prescribed by Rick Steves, outside of the typical tourist area of Barcelona, and into the very upscale residential neighborhood of Eixample. I wish I had a fit bit, because I know I walked probably at least 15 miles! My feet were as sore at…
