by Cruisin Michelle | Mar 3, 2025 | All Blog Posts, Camino de Santiago
It’s easy to overpack for a pilgrimage—believe me, I’ve learned from experience! On my first Camino, I carried way too much gear, and it was quite a burden, especially since I had to carry it all on my back. Fortunately, on our planned trips, you’ll have luggage...
by Cruisin Michelle | Jun 25, 2024 | All Blog Posts, Camino del Norte
I wanted to write a blog but decided to take a nap. Seriously, I can’t seem to get enough sleep lately. My body is trying to adjust but this Camino is tough on all my parts. Albergue el Convento Today was lucky day 13 on the Camino and it’s my first day in awhile...
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 CruisinColemans | Jun 18, 2024 | All Blog Posts, Camino del Norte
We’ve been walking for a week. My feelings are a mix between excitement about what we’re seeing and a bit of homesickness. I always get this feeling about a week into any summer trip, especially since becoming a grandma. The Cathedral de Santiago in Bilbao  This...
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,...
