Weslee When looking back on this past summer, I am going to remember the friends and new experiences that have entered my life. The excitement that I felt throughout the trip has yet to burn out. I now want to return to Spain and explore the towns some more and spend time with the locals. It… Read More I am Left with Wanting More
Group 2 — Maureen, Savannah, and Weslee Today was the finale to our experience here in Spain. We completed the Camino and spent the last couple of days in Santiago, basking in the afterglow of our accomplishment and immersing ourselves in the history and culture of this historic city. But today, we punctuated our Camino with a visit… Read More Looking Home from the End of the World
Group 2 — Savannah, Maureen, and Weslee Today’s hike was about average length for us. Though there were pretty sites, the scenery was not particularly breathtaking. The terrain was neither difficult nor flat. But from the cool, crisp morning in O Pedrouzo, we all sensed the uniqueness of this embarkation. This is the end, we… Read More Approaching the End Together
Group 2 — Maureen, Savannah and Wesleee Today was our last day in León and our last day before beginning the Camino proper. Since the start, we’ve been taking buses and trains from city to city, staying multiple nights in each place. But now the real pilgrimage begins. Our slow pace has been fun and has allowed us… Read More Moving Again
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
