Destination: Spain

On the Road Again: Getting Settled and Uncertainty

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 | By ksfinley | Views [388]

Immediately following graduation in May, my life had been filled with travels and excitement. Twenty-four hours after my graduation ceremony, I was in California, relaxing on the beach at our new condo in Orange County. From there, I went to Miami, Africa, ... Read more >

Gallery: Spain

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 | By matt_and_mercaders | Photo Gallery

Back to Sevilla

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 | By monicaraye | Views [534] | Comments [3]

Hello everyone, sorry it has been a while.  ok so had a fantastic time in Bercelona, definitely one of my favorite cities i have been to yet.  it is a big city but feels managable and laid back.  ended the stay with going to the beach for the day and ... Read more >

In the Footsteps of a Diva in Spain

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 | By lrvajretti | Views [625] | Comments [1]

Alas my loved ones, I have arrived back home a week early.  When last we talked I was standing in a plaza in Santiago de Compostela deciding what to do next.  I could have gone on to Finisterra for a few days ..... or stayed in Santiago ..... what would possibly ... Read more >

Tags: pilgrims are grateful, tourists demand

Barcelona

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 | By monicaraye | Views [409] | Comments [4]

Ok so i am bad at this blog thing... As of right now i am in Barcelona.  After saying bye to the parental units after a great two and a half weeks i headed for the mountains straigh away.  Stayed three nights in a little town called Torla just outside ... Read more >

Gallery: Camino

Sat, 4 Oct 2008 | By lrvajretti | Photo Gallery

Santiago or Bust

Sat, 4 Oct 2008 | By lrvajretti | Views [613] | Comments [2]

Yes, I made it to Santiago !!! Wednesday morning, early, I set off to go the last 4k to the Cathederal.  Stopped off at a truly old cafe for some of the usual Spanish breakfast of cafe con leche and toast, but this one was truly elegant.  Then to the ... Read more >

Tags: it all began with one step

... for the times they are a’changin’ ...

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 | By ksfinley | Views [339]

So you want to be a travel writer? The first step to achieving your big dreams of traveling the world while getting paid to do it is, naturally, to create a blog. Forget about Rick Steeves and the Lonely Planet, travel blogs are the latest fashion and ... Read more >

Made it to San Marcos

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 | By lrvajretti | Views [677] | Comments [4]

I am on top of Monte Goza overlooking Santiago.  Will get there tomorrow, only a mile or so down the mountain.  Someone must be looking out for me as I was able to  walk the entire 18k, much of which was uphill, with not much difficulty.  The original ... Read more >

Tags: you can whine ... or have some wine

Arca Update

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 | By lrvajretti | Views [687] | Comments [4]

Just to let you all know that my leg is much better this morning - the swelling appears to have gone down, and the pain is almost gone.  going to stay the night here in Arca again just to prepare for the final day´s walking - 10 miles to Santiago. I ... Read more >

Tags: a little wine makes you feel sooooooo good.

Santiago in Sight ..... but .....

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 | By lrvajretti | Views [541] | Comments [1]

Well, here it is Sunday already and I am very close to Santiago.  I am in Arca this evening, and began the long journey fom Arzua.  One of my longer walks today, but there are not that many places to actually stay along this last aspect of the Camino.... Read more >

Tags: did pilgrims actually carry walking sticks, or were they really crutches.

Gallery: apaga la luz

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 | By ksfinley | Photo Gallery

Feliz Cumplianos para me

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 | By lrvajretti | Views [849] | Comments [3]

Well, here it is !  60 and feeling lonely without my family and friends.  But just had a vino tinto and feeling a little better.  The day started out in the negative.  I was close to Palasde Rei and decided that I had enough.  Dropped in at a small albergue ... Read more >

Tags: the bad and the hungry, the good

Barcelona Plus

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 | By morter_family | Views [855] | Comments [1]

Into a new apartment not far from our fab location last time.   Unfortunately, our apartment luck has run out.   This one is not so good and is actually two apartments, one under the other.   So we use one for living and one for sleeping.   It’s ... Read more >

Reflections of a Pilgrim in Portomarin

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 | By lrvajretti | Views [737] | Comments [3]

Hola amigos.  Finally made it to Portomarin, on a water way and built on the side of a mountain.  Again, a beautiful town.  Went from Sarria yesterday to a little hostel not far from here.  I keep getting into some lucky circumstances.  This was a true ... Read more >

Tags: there are pilgrims and then there are tourists