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Monthly Archive for May, 2016

The hard life.

Tonight I stay at The Hat hostel where they believe wherever you lay your hat is home. I love this place and would recommend it. I stayed here when I first arrived in Madrid and have returned for my last few days here. Tonight they are hosting a meet and greet for guests. Here they […]

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The end of the earth.

Today I arrived in Finisterra Spain. They call it the end of the earth. In ancient times they believed the world ended here. It is right on the ocean. The mountains create a horseshoe around the bay. Last night was a horrific storm. It rained so much that the streets in Santiago became rivers. As […]

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Santiago the center of life.it

It has been some time since I posted but had difficulty logging in. It has been a hard few days. I walked another thirty miles and some with all day rain. This made the walk slippery. As it was, I turned my knee. The large hills made slow going. I passed many ancient farms and […]

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Puertomarin finally

Ten miles now behind me and I finally arrive. Had to traverse down deadly mud covered rocks that where almost vertical. Thank goodness it wasn’t raining. Then across the highway to the bridge. Those who know me know that I am extremely afraid of heights not to mention bridges. I will attach pictures. Walking across […]

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Finding your way on The Way!

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Madrid

My adventure has officially begun. The morning greeted me in Madrid. The flight was long but well worth it. My grandmother would tell me how she loved Madrid at Christmas. It might not be Christmas but it is a wonderful mix of current times and centuries of history wrapped together. I found a very accommodating […]

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The Impending Journey Approaches

After many months planning and preparing for my hike to Spain, the time has actually arrived. It is my last few days before leaving. I have to say that I am actually frightened. I sit and feel this great fog in my mind preventing me from packing or moving forward. Here I have been so […]

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From dreams to reality…

For as long as I can remember, I have dreamt of walking and backpacking from place to place especially Europe. Well dreams have a habit of becoming reality when we choose to take the first step. This always seems to sound easier than it really is. For me, the first step was almost preceded by […]

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