Hiking the Camino de Santiago Portuguese Route – Part 2
After hiking 9 days and more than 86 miles (138km) from Porto to Tui we were ready for a break. A zero day in our first Spanish city gave me…
Hiking the Camino de Santiago Portuguese Route – Part 1
It started with a late night text message to my Dad. Can you take 2 months off next summer? I have an idea… He replied and I promptly forgot to…
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…
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…
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…
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,…