Here’s what’s on my mind these days. How do we reach the people outside our church walls with the good news of Christ? This has always been a question for the church, of course, but the current landscape is very different, especially since COVID-19. We were headed in a particular direction as an American culture;…
Friends many of you have reached out to me or Gene wondering if I’m ok since I haven’t posted in a few days. The short answer is yes! I am ok! The longer answer is that I’m tired. The last few days have been walking in direct sun with temps in the upper 80s. That’s…
Day 15 the Maseta. Today was a 13 mile day starting in Burgos and ending in Hornillos Del Camino. It took a while to get out of the big city of Burgos and the streets were completely empty! It’s Sunday and there was a festival last night. It was a bit chilly this morning w…
Yesterday I walked 14 miles to Belorado. I walked most of the day by myself but met up with friends at cafes along the way. There were several small towns to pass through on the path today, so lots of stopping opportunities. And when you pass a cafe and see other pilgrims sitting outside, generally…
Last night in our alburgue was one of those Camino things. It was a large alburgue that could hold 50 people I think but only about 12 of us staying there. It had a lovely patio and a little pool for soaking your feet. Wonderful! My friend Kristina was there and she and I planned…
Last night in Ventosa, Kristina, Mary from Ireland, and I went to dinner. The menu del dia was pretty typical except honey was part of all the sauces and dressings. Salad with honey, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar! Yum! Baked cod with a tomato sauce, garlic and honey. And helado w honey drizzled over it!…
12 miles today. Landed in a small town called Ventosa I’m at a small alburgue (hostel) that is very welcoming and cozy. I’m currently sitting in the patio area surrounded by vines and flowers, a bubbling water fountain, and lots of drying clothes. I walked today mostly with 2 Irishmen I met this morning. Ray…
Today I walked just 6 miles to Logroño. Sounds weird to say “just” 6 miles. 3 months ago that would have been a big walk! I met some new friends along the way and we chatted the whole time. So the walk was very easy today. I was able to check into the room early…
It was a good day! My knee is hanging in there! I had a nice walk, pretty scenery, cool weather, and met some new pilgrim friends. It’s a Sunday so I was expecting nothing to be open today. That is the tradition in Spain. It I found a cafe open about half way and they…
You all must have prayed last night because I woke up with much better knee and only a little swelling. The brace is really helpful for my meniscus problem so it felt good all day! As I lay on my bed right now it is still a little swollen but feels good. I had a…
I don’t like rest days. But I thought a rest day would make the next day easier. It did not. Today I felt every one of the 13 miles. My legs and feet are good. Sore but good. No blisters so far. But my back is aching and today my knee is swollen. Yes that…
