Mark did get to a hospital eventually and was given stronger antihistamines and cortisone. Hisdaughter Charlotte, and emergency room nurse in Sudbury, ON, told him… Read More »Camino Primitivo: April 20 – 22, 2026

Mark woke up with a puffed up face. His nose, eyes, and cheeks are bright red and inflated.He looks like a boxer after going the… Read More »Camino Primitivo: April 19

Someone set their alarm for 4:30 am this morning. Ugh. I guess if they want to get toSantiago for noon mass it makes sense, but… Read More »Camino Primitivo: April 18, 2026

Mark and I were out of our albergue by 8 am and back to the cathedral. We then turned to theright and followed our Portuguese… Read More »Camino Primitivo: April 17, 2026

It’s 11:30 pm so I’ll keep this email brief. Thank you to those who have congratulated Markand I on reaching Santiago, but we’re not done… Read More »Camino Primitivo: April 16, 2026

We have arrived! 18 days after leaving Leon, Spain, Mark and I walked into Santiago deCompostela and stood in the square in front of the… Read More »Camino Primitivo: April 15, 2026

Today the Primitivo seemed different. Mark said it was because we were now walking theFrances, but Nathan, the young doctor from the Netherlands pointed out… Read More »Camino Primitivo: April 14, 2026

It was a short day, just 21 km from Ferreira to Melide where we are chillin’ in our bunks. Itrained lightly most of the way… Read More »Camino Primitivo: April 13, 2026

Our hostel last night had nice modern facilities and friendly staff, but I won’t recommendstaying there on a Saturday night. They have a bar attached… Read More »Camino Primitivo: April 12, 2026

Today we walked 30 km of rolling hills to reach Lugo, the capital city of the Principality ofGalicia. It is a walled city with curved… Read More »Camino Primitivo: April 11, 2026