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Camino de Santiago Trail Journal

I'm walking the Camino de Santiago in northern Spain. Minimal research and planning speculate it will be about 500 miles and about 30 days. My minimal planning, however, has allowed for maximum flexibility, though, so we'll see.

Instead of making blog posts to track the adventure*, I've decided to keep a sort of trail journal. As with almost all things BdW, it will mostly be for me and my buddy posterity, but I offer it below in case you'd like to follow along. (The iframe below will be a window the to the live document, so scroll to the bottom to get the latest. Or you can just go here and bookmark it.) I'm imagining the journal will be as much about data-keeping as it will be about reflection (in true Wren style), so don't expect any Hemmingway-esque prose. (Oh, and as with most journaling, spelling and grammar errors don't count.)

In the spirit of data-keeping, here are a few nuggets:
* Pre-trip weigh in: 193.9 (high code orange, but I let myself off the hook for the weeks before as I knew I might shed a few lbs walking.)
* Pack weight: ~25lbs, depending on what I'm wearing vs. carrying, how much water I'm carrying, etc.
* Money spent on gear: $200 rain jacket, $25 used rain pants, $25 used light-weight sleeping bag, $40 backpack rain cover, $10 used insulated 1/2 liter water bottle for carrying tea

So let the adventure begin.

Friday November 5 2021

File under: travel

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on Fri 05th Nov, 2021 01:42 pm CDT margaret studer said:
I'm loving all the detail and the photos--beautiful. Getting a vicarious hit from it all.
Hope you found the food powder in your pack. Keep those feet dry!
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on Sun 07th Nov, 2021 03:46 pm CST Cyndi said:
Ooh that blister does not look fun.
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on Mon 08th Nov, 2021 07:00 pm CST Mom said:
The countryside is beautiful. Thanks for (most of) the photos.
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on Mon 08th Nov, 2021 09:47 pm CST Andrew said:
Love that toe, buddy! Also love reading about your journey. Also love you.
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on Fri 12th Nov, 2021 02:15 am CST Cyndi said:
Love the shoe cupboard photo!
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on Mon 15th Nov, 2021 02:52 pm CST Nicole Haskey, TRAILS at Tierra Village said:
Oh, this is SO cool! The Camino is on my bucket list and I've been toying with the idea of walking it for my big 5-0 in a few years. I'm stoked to know you're on your way and will share some of your notes with the TRAILS crew. We still talk often about how much fun we had learning Circus Arts from you and Nate this past summer and hope to have you back again some time! Bon Voyage!
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on Fri 19th Nov, 2021 05:31 pm CST patrick m plaster said:
sorry your day was so bad probabally food poidioning, shouldent last too long

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on Mon 22nd Nov, 2021 02:10 pm CST rus said:
yr journal recalls so much of mine on the AT. it's beautiful to mull. yr doubts and qualms because you're in a new circumstance. thats why they call it pilgrimage or whatever. keep it up and you're far from fini.
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on Mon 22nd Nov, 2021 02:14 pm CST rus said:
meant to say not far from finished.
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on Tue 23rd Nov, 2021 01:07 pm CST Mom said:
That cat has most unusual markings. The white flashes above the eyes and the white side and white "eyebrows" below the ears. Wow! Cool.
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on Sun 28th Nov, 2021 01:26 pm CST janine said:
Love your blog and am so excited about Gambia. Please, please, please continue your blog from there
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on Mon 29th Nov, 2021 12:36 pm CST Nora said:
Hey - just getting caught up on your posts and enjoying reading about your adventures (the highs and the lows) along the Camino. I remember my parents recalling how many travelers experienced foot woes from their travels, so you’re not alone, but that may not be much of a consolation. Glad you are taking the opportunity to do this pilgrimage for a time of exploration, reflection, healing, etc. Hope all goes well with the final stretch and that you find a new place to explore next…
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on Thu 02nd Dec, 2021 12:25 pm CST Cyndi said:
Congratulations on completing your goal. Quite an accomplishment. Can't wait to hear about your secret new project.
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on Fri 03rd Dec, 2021 05:05 pm CST Cyndi said:
Well done dear Wren.
The last two pictures look like postcards. Just beautiful.
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on Mon 06th Dec, 2021 03:46 pm CST Robyn A said:
Thanks for sharing your journey! Hope your achilles is healing now that you are not walking as much. Have fun in Africa!
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