Showing posts with label A day on the Camino. Show all posts
Showing posts with label A day on the Camino. Show all posts

Saturday, October 3, 2015

Los Arcos to Viana

10/2/15
Our day began with two Cappuccinos a piece to jumpstart another strenuous day on the trail.

It seems that everyday begins with an uphill walk and today was no exception!

Thankfully the weather was cool and cloudy as our route was mostly open country passing many vineyards and olive groves. We also passed through several hilltop villages where many of the houses displayed family crests many centuries old. The center or heart of the village is most often a village square with a church and prominent steeple which we often spot from many kilometers away meaning a Cappuccino is just around the corner!

These villages have been on the Pilgrim route for many centuries and often have hostels with lovely courtyard coffee bars serving local specialties and Catering to pilgrims.

We arrived in Viana in mid afternoon and enjoyed hanging out in the town square visiting with old Camino friends....another day stronger and closer to our destination! Only 400 miles to go!!

As our Camino continues to unfold we think of all our friends and family at home and appreciate your enthusiasm for our adventure!

Love to all!
Mariah and Mary
 AKA Oma & Grandmama

Monday, September 28, 2015

Pamplona to Zariquiegui

Photos on the Camino 9/28/15   Castle in the distance from the trail. Church of Zariquiegui -this church was in movie "The Way" with Martin Sheen that inspired me to walk the Camino
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Maybe if I lie in front of the church I will receive ultra physical spiritual  transformation before tomorrow morning!

Ultra marathoner running the Camino for St Jude's Hospital's critically ill children inDominican  Republic... Her name is Mariluz Vinas

The Camera Crew from Miami and Dominican Republic. Gracious runner welcomed interaction / hardly out of breath, had picture of child she was running for that day attached to her. She called the children she runs for "her angels"



Cinematographer Luis from Miami

Reconnected with Pilgrim Katherine  who we met a few days ago. She was on the last boat of "boat people" out of Saigon at the end of Vietnam war . She was raised in England. Great gal walking on her own.
The trail we covered today. Mariah and I taking a break in the shade!
A needed rest in the shade .... Always a good reprieve!
Our home and dinner house for the night