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Stone plaque with weathered text marking the Real Camino de Santiago pilgrims route under trees.

Ledigos → Bercianos del Real Camino

September 20, 2026

More than halfway to Santiago.The first half of a pilgrimage is often has given me a chance to shed comfort,... Continue Reading

Gravel walking path parallel to a rural road under a clear blue sky with dry grass on the sides.

Frómista → Carrión de los Condes

September 18, 2026

A short hike and a quiet day today. But a little closer to the end. Continue Reading

Narrow cobblestone street lined with stone and brick buildings under an overcast sky in a European village.

Castrojeriz → Frómista

September 17, 2026

One Step at a TimeToday's route started with a 500-foot climb in elevation in just over a mile. I'd barely wiped the... Continue Reading

Ancient stone ruins with large arches and gothic windows under a cloudy sky beside a curved road.

Hornillos → Castrojeriz

September 16, 2026

tTWhat a difference two weeks makes. Today was 35 degrees cooler than when I started, and the wind was gusting at 16... Continue Reading

Historic stone fountain with rooster statue and coat of arms near old church under blue sky.

Burgos → Hornillos

September 15, 2026

The best things about the Camino are the special encounters, and today I had one that stopped me in my tracks. On... Continue Reading

Vast field of mature sunflowers with drooping heads and brown seed-filled centers under bright sunlight

San Juan de Ortega → Burgos

September 13, 2026

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View of dense forest with distant mountains under a cloudy sky in natural landscape.

Belorado → San Juan de Ortega

September 12, 2026

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Rust-colored metal sculpture of two pilgrims with backpacks and walking sticks in a sunny plaza.

Santo Domingo → Belorado

September 11, 2026

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Yellow arrow marker with Camino de Santiago text and hiker silhouette beside a woman in a blue hat near an old stone wall.

Nájera → Santo Domingo

September 10, 2026

At the end of my walk today, I entered the cathedral in Santo Domingo expecting to see what I see in most every... Continue Reading

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