Category Archives: Hikes

First they plant the trees

Posted on April 30, 2024 by shelaghvt

A new experience walking today leaving Santander.  We’ve walked though many cities, rural areas, and even wild forest trails (generally reforested, usually with eucalyptus, but that’s another story). I looked around and remarked to Shelagh  that we were going through … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Community

Posted on April 30, 2024 by shelaghvt

Arriving at our Posada today (a rural inn outside the town of Arce), we realized we’d completed 1/3 of our journey: 170 miles. That feels good. As we walk, I’m often struck by my own personal reactions to the Camino, … Continue reading →

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Santander

Posted on April 29, 2024 by shelaghvt

Sorry. Not sure what happened. Here’s what I meant to say when the last one slipped out. We’ve come to the town of Santander.  I’d never heard of it before other than the bank where we used the ATM in … Continue reading →

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Should I stay or should I go?

Posted on April 29, 2024 by shelaghvt

Going on an adventure seems to be something I need to do from time to time.  I am not at heart an adventurous person. Peace and tranquillity for me. Shelagh’s piano teacher Carol once told me she thought me to … Continue reading →

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So Far

Posted on April 21, 2024 by shelaghvt

We’ve walked 82 or so miles in five days. The routine is very reminiscent of the bike trip we took in ‘14. We stay in nice but not luxurious places that offer hot showers in tight stalls, often with smallish … Continue reading →

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