by Cruisin Michelle | Jun 20, 2024 | All Blog Posts, Camino del Norte
The days have been gorgeous but the mountains all around us are daunting. Every day I have to mentally gear up for the hills. The contrast of the mountains and the sea A German pilgrim said it best, “I love to climb mountains. But when I go up, I want to go down. I...
by Cruisin Michelle | Jun 15, 2024 | All Blog Posts, Camino del Norte
As we chatted with so many pilgrims today while walking 20 kilometers and climbing over 500 meters (1600 feet), I’m amazed at how my legs are starting to feel. I don’t want to jinx it but I may be getting stronger. The mud was unforgiving The climbs, the mud,...
by Cruisin Michelle | Jun 14, 2024 | All Blog Posts, Camino del Norte
What started out as a good day, took a rough turn, but ended up being our best evening thus far!! Oh, this Camino del Norte, she remains a painstaking, action packed adventure. The view from our lodging It started with a late breakfast which always stresses me...
by Cruisin Michelle | Jun 12, 2024 | All Blog Posts, Camino del Norte
Views like this all day The views on this Camino don’t stop! Everywhere you look is a photo op!! I don’t have enough adjectives in my vocabulary to describe what we see, and of course, the photos don’t do it justice. Today we met a ton of pilgrims from all over...
by Cruisin Michelle | Jun 10, 2024 | All Blog Posts, Camino del Norte
Have you ever gone on a walk or hike for views but been disappointed? This almost happened to us during our walk from Irún, Spain to San Sebastián. But when I’m on the Camino, nothing can kill my mood. Views from day 1 leaving Irún We usually prefer not to cover a lot...
