Follow along on our pilgrimage as we make our way to the tomb of St. James in Santiago de Compostella.
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Father & Son 2024 Pilgrimage
July 12, 2024
Honestly, I prepared a blog entry yesterday but didn't post it because it felt a little too generic. Long story short, here's what happened. We finished the last 6 miles, arrived in the square, had...
July 09, 2024
Throughout our time of pilgrimage we experience many blessings and consolations as we make our way across Spain. Here are a few that the pilgrims have sent my way: Met a woman and visited with her...
July 08, 2024
Earlier this week, I had a great conversation with an Irishman currently teaching English at a private school in Madrid. He was enjoying his time so far and had embarked on this journey because...
July 07, 2024
Today was a break day. We traveled from Logroño, where our first leg ended, to Sarria, the starting point of our second leg. In the midst of that six-hour bus ride, I scheduled a three-hour stop in...
July 06, 2024
A few nights ago, we were confirming our hotel for tonight (July 5th). They replied that they were excited to see us this afternoon (July 3rd). After a lot of back and forth, we discovered that when...
July 05, 2024
As we arrived in Los Arcos, there was a buzz of excitement among the pilgrims. The early arrivals in our group managed to sneak a peek into the Santa Maria Church before it closed at 2 p.m. Many...
July 04, 2024
How satisfying it feels to share something you love! There's a unique joy in bringing others along to experience something amazing. Every summer, our family works with my Uncle Ron and his Jirak...
July 02, 2024
This morning, we embarked on the first day of walking on the Camino. Most of us were up and out the door before 8 a.m. As we walked through central Pamplona, the town was mostly still asleep, and it...
July 01, 2024
Today I experienced an a-ha moment, a seemingly small event that led to a profound realization. Our day began at the Atocha train station in Madrid, where the majority of our pilgrims had gathered...
July 01, 2024
As I sit here with a moment alone, I find myself writing in bed with nothing but silence around me (minus the clicking of my keyboard). I've been able to breathe deeply and lower my heart rate....