I had a lot of trouble with the Day 29 post, due to a lost WiFi connection and weak cell service. I was deep in the mountains, so not surprised. I realize that the biker video didn’t post and several other photos were omitted. So, here’s a make-up post. Bikers That tuna empanada The unique pollozas, round stone huts with …

As I started this walk today I tried to wrap my head around how I was going to walk for 6 to 8 hours in the rain. It happened and I made it in about 6 1/2. One step, one stone, one puddle, one foot in front of the other. I am now in Galicia, the eastern-most region of Spain, …

I did not make it over the mountain today. The town at the top, O’Cebreiro, is a very remote spot with limited accommodations. I started calling all 4 of them yesterday and didn’t get any answer. (They’re not on the internet). I tried again this morning. Finally someone answered and said they were full for tonight and added, “we’re all …

Before I get rolling, I want to take a moment to thank YOU, my many supporters on this trek. I love knowing that my friends are cheering me on as I move toward Santiago. I also want to offer an explanation. I receive many comments on my blog and love reading them all. They give me the strength and courage …

Sixteen miles felt like a hundred. The walk started with a smooth uphill, followed by hours of downhill over very rocky terrain. I expected the walk to take 5-6 hours. It took 8. Rocky and muddy, every step was a calculated risk. I am beat. The anticipated highlight of the day was the Cruz de Ferro, an iron cross mounted …