Well, I did it. I completed the Camino de Santiago. Specifically, I walked the Camino Frances (French Way) from St-Jean-Pied-a-Port, France to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Guide books and mileage markers put the distance at 490 miles, but with detours, exploration, and occasionally getting a little lost, my mileage came in closer to ~520. It took me 30 days without any rest days, averaging a little over 17 miles a day.
I kept a daily journal of the trip, available here*, but I wanted to summarize and capture some overarching observations and feelings.
In conclusion, I walked 500 miles*. It was an experience I will never forget (for so many reasons) and I'm really glad I did it. To see a gallery of the three photos I challenged myself to take everyday, click here and arrow right. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
Sunday December 5 2021 | File under: travel, Spain |
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on Sun 05th Dec, 2021 01:32 pm CST RW said: Congratulations on completing the Camino! Maybe it's unrealistic to think that a single experience, even a 500-mile one, will yield the results you seek. Good thing there are many more long-distance treks to check off the list, including right here in the PNW. https://www.pnt.org/ ************************ on Sun 05th Dec, 2021 01:43 pm CST Mom said: Wonderful summary of an amazing life experience. Plenty of postcard-perfect photos too, they convey so much beauty and culture. Thanks for this. ************************ on Sun 05th Dec, 2021 10:52 pm CST Jule and kids said: Great job, we loved the photos. Good luck for the rest of your trip ************************ on Fri 25th Mar, 2022 05:46 pm CDT Jason Ruvelson said: I enjoyed reading about your experience, appreciate your genuineness, and like seeing your photos ************************ |
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