CAMINO DE SANTIAGO
After hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2012 I watched the film The Way and became enamored with the Camino de Santiago. In 2018 I flew to Germany for work, and following the job I bought a smaller pack from Decathlon, booked a flight to Paris, a train to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, and set out on my own Camino adventure. Although the Camino is a very social trail, it had been 6 years since my AT thru-hike hike and I was looking forward to getting reacquainted with the solitude of a long trail, spending days walking, thinking, and taking in the beauty along the path. In 18 days I covered 537 miles (865 km) along The French Way and the Finisterre Camino to the Atlantic Ocean. Some have questioned my pace, averaging 30 miles per day, but I got exactly what I was needing from the Camino.
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CAMINO DE SANTIAGO ADVENTURES
Camino de Santiago Packing List
I once heard an accomplished backpacker say that the the only thing he wished he'd taken on his last trip was less. I've learned over the years that the less I carry on my back, [...]
Hiking the Camino de Santiago – Camino Francés – Part 1
For my 30th birthday I ran 30 miles. For my 32nd birthday I ran 32 miles. For my 35th birthday I walked 500+ miles across Spain. I'm worried about turning 40... When I returned home [...]
Hiking the Camino de Santiago – Camino Francés – Part 2
Day 9 kicked off the second half of my Camino de Santiago hike along the French Way, or the Camino Francés. In 8 days I'd covered 240 miles, and striking out before dawn that morning [...]
Hiking the Camino de Santiago – Camino Finisterre – Part 3
I left Santiago de Compostela before dawn, following my headlamp through the suburbs. Since most pilgrims only go to Santiago I had the trail to myself. I hiked until noon, stopped for brunch and beer, [...]