awesome... love reading about all these little epiphanies you are having. That's what I love about travel...particularly about traveling solo. It really provides a different perspective when you're exploring a foreign place, alone. So cool! Can't wait to hear about all of your stories and adventures when you return from your trip. I'm reading your blog backwards, so it's good to read that your injury has gotten better. hope you're still glad you're keeping this blog :-) I think you will be, especially later when you return back to your regular day-to-day routine, and want to remember your days on the Camino.
University this must be the university you texted me a picture of? Awesome! The girls would have loved to go bird watching with you and Auntie Kris over there. :-)
The girls I think of Marley and Aspen every day, there are so many things I think they would enjoy seeing. I know you plan to take them to Paris, Boyd won't like that, so it will probably be you and your sister. I think of all the places I have been, Gijon would be where I would take the girls. Awsome town!
mixed up days Hey Bob
You were quite right on the numbering on the days. Trying to follow the Camino Ways trip guide and they counted a day in San Sebastian as day 1, but there was no Camino walking. Very much enjoying "Ricks Camino" not everyones version but it is all I hoped for. Thanks again for the sage advise, it helped me truly make this MY Camino. Hope you enjoy the entries.
Surfing Spain Sounds like a fascinating journey so far, I had no idea there was such a big surfing culture. It's really neat how during your walk, you can notice things that you wouldn't otherwise - if you took a train, bus, etc. tough luck with the dogs though, they sound nasty.
Shells... I bought mine in Kona, Hawaii and took it with me on the Camino Frances, where one can buy a shell almost anywhere along that Camino. I guess each Camino has regional rules. To earn your Compostela in Santiago, you only need to walk the last 100 KM, with two stamps per day over that distance. Before that you can start anywhere on the several Caminos with only one stamp per day...and you can skip stages. You might consider joining the American Pilgrims on the Camino (APOC) Facebook group where you can ask any question and get plenty of advice or encouragement when you are having a bad day. Buen Camino!
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Food
Finally, some delicious food! Cheers to you and Kristi on your Anniversary celebration! Xoxo