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Monthly Archives: October 2013
Belief Systems
Not to step on anyone’s belief system, but part and parcel of walking The Way is to reach the burial-place of Saint James. (And this might be a good place to add that if you are thinking of a religious … Continue reading
“cause I can’t stay long”
Our daughter Laura wrote to ask the question that everyone is thinking but no one is asking. I quote: “I’m honestly not sure why you are continuing. I know to a certain extent it’s a personal goal, but I kinda … Continue reading
Tagged Tom Petty
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Lost and Found in Leon
Heading west towards Leon, we continued to walk across Tierra de Campos, a table top plain that was relieved only by irrigation a ditches, enormous hay stacks and wind turbines. Don Quijote would have been spoiled for choice. Spain has … Continue reading
Never Too Old To Learn
My last post, “Beyond Burgos,” was sent in a state of extreme crankiness. The day had not started well. We left the ancient village of Castrojerez, capped off with a 9th century castillo, and climbed a 12 percent grade prior … Continue reading
Burgos And Beyond
The approach to Burgos is a lengthy one on pavement – good for cars but not so kind to weary feet that weep while walking. On either side, low-rent commercial and industrial buildings hem us in. We smell rubber and … Continue reading
Writing From Burgos
“Living in the moment” has a downside. There I was drinking in the dawn… smelling the sweet, home-heating, wood smoke… shivering from the bracing chill of a 3C morning when it occurred to me that I had not paid attention … Continue reading
Tagged El Camino, pilgrimage, Walking The Way
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Vine to Wine
Prior to walking El Camino, I read a number of books. One was by the Brazilian author, Paulo Coelho who gave numerous tips on how to pilgrim your way “in the moment.” One suggestion was to dig the fingernail of … Continue reading
