Today we walked through many scenic coastal villages separated by steep creek valleys running to the ocean. Mercedes, last night’s host put us on to… Read More »Camino del Norte Portraits: April 20, 2024

Today we walked 18 km to Soto de Luina to stay at La Reguera, a donativo albergue. It is run by a husband and wife… Read More »Camino del Norte Portraits: April 19, 2024

Shelagh, Mark’s girlfriend has joined us! Mark and I walked to the airport. He stayed and waited for Shelagh’s arrival, and I walked on with… Read More »Camino del Norte Portraits: April 18, 2024

Our Camino Guidebook recommends taking a bus out of Gijon because the route follows dangerous roadways through uninteresting industrial areas. After not heeding a pharmacist’s… Read More »Camino del Norte Portraits: April 17, 2024

Mark and I booked a really nice place in Gijon with a great view of the beach for tonight. A double room with a private… Read More »Camino del Norte Portraits: April 16, 2024

Well it’s official. With the exception of a few twenty somethings in the mix, the Camino is being walked by a bunch of old people.… Read More »Camino del Norte Portraits: April 15, 2024

Up the hill from last night’s ‘tiny house’ albergue is a church and old rectory. As we walked towards it early in the morning, we… Read More »Camino del Norte Portraits: April 14, 2024

The region of Asturias continues to impress us. We have been walking west along the coast between rugged ridges topped with lush green vegetation and… Read More »Camino del Norte Portraits: April 13, 2024

Today Mark and I reached the halfway point to Santiago but let’s be clear, this is not about reaching a goal or a destination. It… Read More »Camino del Norte Portraits: April 12, 2024

Today we entered our third of four regions in Spain. Basque was culturally unique and physically challenging. Cantabria had many beautiful beach towns and hard… Read More »Camino del Norte Portraits: April 11, 2024