Monthly Archives: June 2016

After leaving Boadilla del Campo we journeyed 17 miles to Carrion de Los Condes. Along the way we crossed over the 18th century Canal de Castilla. The canal has 50 locks that provided transportation of cultivated crops. Carrion de Los … Continue reading →

Day 12—-the Meseta. We had heard about this region of Spain…barren, dry, no shade, no water fonts, no wind, nothing to ease the sun and heat. Everyone we had talked to and everything we had read were 100% correct. Yesterday … Continue reading →

After leaving the tiny village of Ages we set off for Burgos (population 170,000). The morning was clear, not a cloud in the sky. At first it was nice having a warm morning, but after hiking up a few hills … Continue reading →

We have been without wifi for 3 days, so we are a little behind in our posting. Here is an update on how everyone is doing, physically: -Linda: After seeing the doctor in Los Altos, Linda is feeling a little … Continue reading →

In Torres del Rio we toured a 12th century church. The floor is octagonal and its construction is assumed to be from the Knights Templar. There are many stone carved motifs, such as a wild beast with an animal in … Continue reading →

Yesterday we stayed in a 400 year old albergue. The structure was made of stones, large interior wooden beams and an old tiled roof with flowers and ferns growing from it. We are constantly amazed by the ancient ruins and … Continue reading →

Yesterday we decided to venture a little further and stay in the small village of Cirauqui. The night before in Zarquiegui, we stayed in a dorm style albergue with 9 other pilgrims. Unfortunately for Linda and Loretta there was a … Continue reading →

As you probably remember Loretta and I came to Spain in 2014. We had started in St. Jean Pied de Port, France. On our first day out, climbing the Pyrenees Mountains for 13 miles in sweltering heat, Loretta had an … Continue reading →