Group 3 — Chad, Nadia, and Sarah We visited La Cartuja, an active Carthusian monastery founded in 1442 by King Juan II King of Castile and León. The construction took place on Queen Isabella of Castile (la Católica). Elaborately carved alabaster tombs contain the earthly remains of Juan II and his wife Isabella of Portugal. A number of… Read More A Place of Rest and a Day off at Last
Group 2 — Maureen, Savannah and Weslee We visited Covarrubias, an early Castilian city. Everywhere was the seal of the Castilian kings. Adán gave us a guided tour of the Colegiate Church. Inside we saw an art gallery with late medieval religious depictions of St. Michael, St. Sebastian, St. Cecelia. There was an abundance of Marian representations. All… Read More Oppressive Heat, Missed Vespers, a Wedding, and Baby Heads
Group 1 — Brianna, Jessica, Monica and Trenton When the day began with the news that our van had broken down it seemed like it would be another one of those days. But when the new bus arrived with more seats then we could ever need it was pretty hard to complain. After picking up our first stamp at… Read More An Ominous Beginning Redeemed
Group 3 — Chad, Nadia and Sarah After many travel trials, we made it to Roncesvalles and stayed in a lovely hotel called La Posada de Roncesvalles. For our first activity we hiked over rolling hills to the Roland Monument near the border of France. While we were there we saw a twelfth century hospital next to an… Read More Roman Pottery, a Medieval Hospital, and Franco-era Bunkers
By Sarah — Group 3 I can’t wait to get going to Barcelona. The trip has been rough so far with our flight cancelation but luckily the group grounded together has been really cool! I did most of my packing the weekend before due to a family emergency but I still got it all laid out… Read More Rough Start
By Savannah Group 2 Today, June 23, 2019, the day before I leave, I find myself rushing around in a panic tying up every loose end I can think of. This is not to say that I have not prepared myself adequately. There is just the matter of those that depend upon me for care:… Read More Caring for those Left at Home
By Trenton Group 1 As I write this I am less than four days away from setting off on our trip. Aside from a few minor things I am otherwise largely physically prepared to go. Most of the gear I’m bringing I had to buy specifically for the trip. For this I relied on a… Read More What am I Packing for?
By Monica Group 1 It is the night before we depart for the country we have been learning so much about. I am getting quite nervous for Spain. I think my nerves come from the fact that I am going to experience many ‘firsts’ on this journey. For example, my first flight ever will be… Read More First of Many Firsts
By Maureen Group 2 Personally, preparation for this trip came in a few. Step one was getting mentally ready to commit to traveling abroad. It’s my first time traveling internationally and my first time being away from home for this long without close friends or family accompanying me. A large part of me kept questioning… Read More A Rosary, A Shell, and a Glove
By Jessica Group 1 The Camino was something I was very excited for so I started packing well in advance. My family shared my excitement and were very helpful in my process. I first bought my hiking boots while visiting my brother in Colorado in May. My dad had been wanting me to invest in… Read More New Shoes for the Camino
