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 CruisinColemans | Jun 13, 2024 | All Blog Posts, Camino del Norte
The views continue to improve. I don’t know how long it will last so I’m trying to take it all in. Though this terrain has my knees and thighs screaming! An easy climb Every kilometer takes a long time and every view takes my breath away or is that the climbing?...
by Cruisin Michelle | Jul 2, 2022 | All Blog Posts, Via Francigena
I am a water girl with a fire sign (Leo). I’m feisty like fire but love to be cooled off by the water. I love being by the water, despite how bored I get after one day of doing nothing at the beach. I’ll take water in any form. On this pilgrimage every shower consists...
