Tag Archives: Difficulties

The Surprises At The End Of The Day – Pasai Donibane and on to San Sebastian

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Woodswoman

Saturday, August 29, 2015 (continued). We return (up the 119 steps) and I settle in at the kitchen table to write this. Gathering at the table are at least half of the temporary residents, eating a delicious meal or watching … Continue reading →

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Camino del Norte FIrst Days – Not the Perfect Start

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Woodswoman

August 27-28, 2015 again: My first indication of the challenges ahead showed up when I got to DIA to fly out to Paris and on to my Camino start in Irun. I had put two Visa/debit cards in my pack, … Continue reading →

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Zubiri to Pamploma

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Woodswoman

Wednesday, September 4 – Zubiri to Pamploma Today’s weather was similarly spectacular, the heat similarly brutal, but the tree cover significantly diminished.  I wondered often whether I might have heat stroke before the day was over.  (Have I said that … Continue reading →

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It Hasn’t Gotten Any Easier Yet . . .

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Woodswoman

Note to Nancy K:  Well, I planned the distances in my head, based on the guide books for the Camino.  But then reality hits and I realize there is no way I can walk 18 miles per day in the … Continue reading →

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To Roncesvalles and . . .

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Woodswoman

September 2, 2013 Monday . . . the big push.  At the time, I think it will be the biggest push, but as I view the walk after the first six days, I see that I am mistaken.  But that … Continue reading →

Posted in Backpacks, Body readiness, Camino de Santiago, Dorm life, Kayola/Orisson, Kindness, La Posada, Pyrenees, Roncesvalles, Spain, Staying open, What Goes on in the Mind | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Okay, Now We Really Begin . . .

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Woodswoman

Dear all: Though I imagined that each day I’d walk and each night I’d write and post, it just doesn’t turn out that way.  While there is often internet, rarely is there a plug for a recharge on the computer,  … Continue reading →

Posted in Backpacks, Body readiness, Camino de Santiago, Equipment, Hitchhiking in France, Kayola/Orisson, Miscellany, Preparation, Pyrenees, Spain, Staying open, What Goes on in the Mind, Wine tasting, Women Walking | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

It Ain’t Heavy . . . (not!) . . . It’s My Backpack!

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Woodswoman

Well, after packing and repacking and RE-packing, ad nauseum, removing a few zip lock bags, combining packing cubes, removing one pair of socks, one neck cooler, cutting the edges off the container for my extra SD camera card, etc. etc., … Continue reading →

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Twenty-four Days and Counting . . .

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Woodswoman

As I look ahead to my last week in Vermont for this summer, my thoughts are drawn toward the upcoming departure date for Spain.  I brought so much work with me to Stone Walls, and haven’t gotten nearly enough done, … Continue reading →

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