Camino del Norte | Irún to San Sebastián, Spain | Day 1
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. We usually prefer not to cover a lot of ground on the first day of the […]
Arriving in Irún, Spain
We’ve arrived in Irún, Spain, in the northeast tip of Spain. It’s gorgeous here! I can feel the Camino energy all around me. We’re excited to start our Camino but what an adventure thus far. I’m starting the Camino a bit broken but don’t we all start that way? We’d tried something new this year which […]
My Horrible Experience in a French Hospital Emergency Room!
Who would have guessed the blog I would write in Paris would be explaining why I would never go to a French hospital? But here are talking about it. Warning: graphic images!!! In case you missed it, let me catch you up… On our first full day exploring Paris, we were at the top of […]
Day 1 in Paris and This Happened
Why are we enjoying dinner tonight in our Paris apartment? Well, it’s been a rough first day. 😔 I can’t believe it happened but I (Michelle) took a terrible fall. Unfortunately, I saw the inside of a Paris hospital within the first 24 hours of being in Europe. 🤦🏻♀️ We had a leisurely morning, slept […]
Did the Via Francigena Break the Bank? A Pilgrim Budget and How we Plan Pilgrimage
A budget for any vacation/holiday is a personal topic. It’s scary to allow others to see how we chose to spend our money. We risk judgment and ridicule. However, the benefits of sharing go back to the theme of all my blogs which is to share all parts of our Camino experiences despite what others […]
VF Day 49-50: Religion & Pilgrimage
I’m not a religious person. I am a God-fearing woman who was raised with religion. I respect it. I respect the impact it has on the lives of many. I raised my son to love God but respect the differences in others. Religion has torn apart families, it has brought families together. It has destroyed […]
VF Day 46-48: The Pilgrim Credential
There’s something special about carrying this credential everywhere we go and looking for a timbro (stamp). It’s a significant symbol of what we are doing. We are not just on a long walk, we are not backpacking a trail, rather we are on a pilgrimage. In the end, we show this collection of timbri (stamps) […]
VF Day 44-45: The Highs of Pilgrimage
Brian told me that my last blog on the lows of pilgrimage was not the happiest blog I’d ever written. Haha! You can read it, if you dare, by clicking here. It was real. My emotions were quite raw and I was not feeling the best about this pilgrimage. I promised myself to write like […]
VF Day 39-43: The Lows of Pilgrimage
I didn’t know my body could be this tired. Even though I see new muscles every day, I am tired. Besides how exhausted I feel, what has surprised me the most on this pilgrimage is a roller coaster of emotions. Put your seat belt on because I am going to talk about the tough times. […]