Camino Day 7

We began in rain, we ended with a bit of blue sky peaking through and the ponchos put away. 14+ miles today. Elevation change, and a long day. We walked beside the ocean, we walked through towns, we walked in wooded areas. We are all very tired. This was a hard day. Not a lot […]

Day 6 on the Camino-Portuguese Route

And just like that, the Camino proves to be unpredictable. We started the day with sunshine and blue skies, the kind of weather that makes the miles feel easier, and time slips by as we enjoyed the landscape. By early afternoon, the clouds rolled in and we knew the rain was here for awhile. At […]

Henry Ford

A quote from Henry Ford seems appropriate for the Camino: “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t — you’re right.” It fits the Camino in a lot of ways. My body matters, what I have done to prepare matters, weather certainly matters… but I am convinced that my mindset drives the outcome….it […]

Rest Day

A day out of the rain, spent relaxing.

My Restless Mind

My mind always seems to be restless and over active. It wanders constantly, jumping from one thought to another. Meditation is impossible.  It often feels impossible to quiet. Instead of being fully present, my thoughts go to past memories or toward worries, plans, and endless “what ifs.” A restless mind is exhausting. On the Camino, […]

Camino Lessons-Resilience

Resilience on the Camino isn’t just about endurance. It’s the decision you make to keep going when your body hurts, the weather turns, when you doubt yourself, or the path feels endless. The Camino is about resilience in small moments: • getting up after a restless night • walking through pain and uncertainty • adapting […]

Day 5 on the Journey

May 8, 2026 — Esposende to Viana do Castelo11.9 miles planned… 12.3 actual. Because apparently the Camino believes in stretching your pre-defined limits. This portion of the pilgrimage felt much more like a true hike than a walk. We climbed through forested areas with enough elevation to remind us that Portugal has hills. The trail […]

Camino Day 4

13.3 miles logged on the trail to our next hotel. Here are some of the places we encountered.

Camino— Effort

Effort is said to be the foundation of accomplishment. Without it, we cannot achieve anything truly worthwhile. On this journey, I’ve encountered challenges that test the depth of my determination every single day. Pushing through exhaustion to make it up another hill. Managing sore muscles, aching feet, and nerve pain just to complete the next […]