I took an early bus from Tomar and transferred in Fatima. Most pilgrims from Portugal walk to Fatima so at least I can say I’ve… Read More »Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Portraits: March 28, 2023

After six days of rest and of watching Portugues Netflix, it was time to resume my Camino. I got up early, walked across town to… Read More »Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Portraits: April 2, 2023

I was freaked out by the number of pilgrims on the coastal route, so I got out early that morning, walking back to the coast… Read More »Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Portraits: April 3, 2023

Luis Luis and I had crossed paths for the past two days, stayed at the same albergues, shared a room, and walked at about the… Read More »Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Portraits: April 4, 2023

From Viladesuso, the Camino cuts inland a little and continues north, climbing the shoreline hills. At one point it turns east and crosses through a… Read More »Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Portraits: April 7, 2023

From Nigras to Vigo, our destination for the day, we walked mostly paved roads. The Camino route zig-zagged up the coastal hill roads, and only… Read More »Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Portraits: April 8, 2023

Luis and I left the albergue early this Easter Sunday morning, and met up with Nearess and Carolen by mid-morning. We reached Redondela as their… Read More »Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Portraits: April 9, 2023

The four of us: Luis, Nearess, Carolen, and I shared a four bunk cubicle the previous night at the recently updated Hostel Albergue O Meson… Read More »Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Portraits: April 10, 2023