Tag Archives: Spain

From Soto de Luiñes to Luarca and onward . . .

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Woodswoman

Wednesday, September 23, 2015. Today I leave Soto de Luiñes for Luarca, and the sun is finally out just a bit, so here are some photos of this little place before I go. The bus to Luarca comes on time … Continue reading →

Posted in Ailments, Camino de Santiago, Camino del Norte, Snails, Spain, Women Walking | Tagged body parts, Camino accommodations, Camino de Santiago, Camino del Norte, Ribadeo, Spain, Villapedra | 4 Comments

The Long Way To Somo, Skipping Santander, On to Santillana del Mar

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Woodswoman

Thursday, September 10, 2015. Last night, Ernesto, through his translator peregrin0, told us about the longer but more beautiful coastal walk today to Somo, rather than taking the road. Feeling motivated and ready to be off the asphalt, I jump … Continue reading →

Posted in Camino de Santiago, Camino del Norte, Hiking oceanfront, Women Walking | Tagged Beach Walking, Camino del Norte, pilgrimage, Spain, what's on the trail ahead of me, Women Walking | 3 Comments

A Weekend in Bilbao

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Woodswoman

Saturday, September 5, 2015. Waking up in the Hotel Abando rather than an albergue is a shock. No sounds of the other pilgrims getting ready to hit the road at 6:30 a.m. No sound at all. Ria was in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Basquiat and Koons, Bilbao weekend, Camino de Santiago, Guggenheim Museum - Bilbao, Spain | Tagged Bilbao, Camino de Santiago, Camino del Norte, Guggenheim, Spain | 5 Comments

Well, I’m OFF!!

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Woodswoman

My pack is packed, pills are in little tiny ziplocks, and I only have about 5 hours of work before I can leave! But fortunately, I don’t have an early morning flight tomorrow, so I will have a bit more … Continue reading →

Posted in Backpacks, Camino de Santiago, Preparation, Solitude journeys, Spain | Tagged beginning, Camino de Santiago, pilgrimage, Spain | 17 Comments

It’s Not Camino Weather Yet

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Woodswoman

Saturday, February 28, 2015 I hate to start with the cliche, “How can February be over already?”, but it’s what’s on my mind. Yes, it’s a short month, but still time is flying by, and this year, we actually have … Continue reading →

Posted in Camino de Santiago, Equipment, Preparation | Tagged beginning, Camino de Santiago, Camino training, getting in shape, long walks, Spain, walking, Women Walking | 15 Comments

On The Road Again . . . Soon!

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Woodswoman

February 18, 2015 Last month I was traveling in Indonesia, more accurately on the Gili Islands and Bali, visiting my son Tanner and his girlfriend Hanna from Sweden. Traveling halfway around the world to meet Hanna and to see my … Continue reading →

Posted in Camino de Santiago, Oldish world traveling, Solitude journeys, Spain | Tagged Camino de Santiago, Oldish world traveling, paying attention, pilgrimage, Solo adventures, Spain | 13 Comments

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 →

Posted in Backpacks, Body readiness, Camino de Santiago, Kindness, Pamploma, Preparation, Spain, Staying open, Women Walking | Tagged body parts, Camino de Santiago, Difficulties, getting in shape, long walks, New York City walking, Pamploma, paying attention, pilgrimage, Spain, training, walking, what's on the trail ahead of me, Women Walking | 10 Comments

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 →

Posted in Backpacks, Body readiness, Camino de Santiago, Equipment, Kindness, Preparation, Roncesvalles, Spain, Staying open, Women Walking, Zubiri | Tagged body parts, Camino de Santiago, Difficulties, getting in shape, Hitchhiking, Kindness, long walks, pilgrimage, Spain, walking, what's on the trail ahead of me, Women Walking, Zubiri | 6 Comments

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 body parts, Brazilian kindness, Camino de Santiago, Difficulties, getting in shape, long walks, paying attention, pilgrimage, Pyrenees, Spain, walking, what's on the trail ahead of me, Women Walking | 8 Comments

Nine Days, Nine Days, Nine Days

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Woodswoman

Is it possible that I have only a smidge more than a week before I will be off to Spain? My return late last week from a road trip to Vermont left me exhausted, relieved to be home with so … Continue reading →

Posted in Camino de Santiago, Preparation, Spain, Staying open, What Goes on in the Mind, Women Walking | Tagged Camino de Santiago, Camino training, pilgrimage, Spain, walking, what's on the trail ahead of me, Women Walking | 9 Comments