Camino de Santiago

[Paul Wagner]

I  leave tomorrow morning for Spain, to hike a version of this with my daughter who currently lives in Switzerland. If you are interested in following our progress, I’ll going to try to post it all on our website blog.  Here’s the first entry: https://www.backpackthesierra.com/post/camino-de-santiago

I should be back just in time to teach my first class in the middle of August…if all goes according to plan. I’d love to hear comments and suggestions…

[Thom]

How exciting! Have fun.

thom

[Mark Verber]

have a great time.  I you using a Kumo backpack?  Just asking because in the first few days I saw numerous Kumo packs… all being used by people from California, Oregon, and Washington State.  I felt a bit left out using a Vagabond :)

The best part IMHO is the community that almost instantly forms.  A lot like what happens on the long trails but much more intensively because there are lots more people. I think this is still true on the less frequented Camino Primitivo.  When you meet someone you connect with use  WhatsApp QR codes to exchange contact info, and take a picture of them. My notes from camino may 2023.

[Paul Wagner]

Thanks Mark.  Actually, I’m using an old pack I bought about ten years ago to hike the Inka Trail in Peru…it’s an old friend that I got at Walmart for almost no money.  I think it’s an Outdoor Products (where do they come up with these names?) Arrowhead 8.0—which may refer to gallons, or may just be pure invention.  Still, it’s lightweight, and holds my stuff, and is easy to carry, My pack weight is around 13 pounds, all up.

[Paul Wagner]

An update: day one.

What it’s like to hike in a sauna

https://www.backpackthesierra.com/post/day-one

[Ray J]

I’ve read Jack Hitt’s book, enjoyed Emilio Estevez “The Way” movie.  I’m currently reading “Walking With Sam”, by ……Andrew McCarthy, National Geographic Travel writer, actor, was a Brad-Packer, and walked the Camino some 25 years ago and did it again with his son.   It a worthy read, not a “got up, walked, had lunch at X, walked, stayed at Y”.   Well, actually he usually does describe his morning, mostly because his son wouldn’t get up.

Enjoy your trip.  Thanks for the update here so I can read along.

[Mark Verber]

heartwarming documentary about the camino https://www.illpushyou.com/

 

[Paul Wagner]

Latest update is day four…still trying to get our hydration right…but we’re making progress: https://www.backpackthesierra.com/post/day-four

[Paul Wagner]

Pouring rain and foaming boots. Day Six on the Camino: http://wix.to/Lg0pPyd?ref=2_cl

[Paul Wagner]

If you have trouble with the link, just go here and follow the blog: https://www.backpackthesierra.com/

[Paul Wagner]

We’re making progress on the Camino. You can read the latest news here: https://www.backpackthesierra.com/blog-1

[Paul Wagner]

Two days to go:  after 273km, we’ve only got 47 to go on the Camino Primitivo de Santiago with my daughter. And a birthday on the way!

https://www.backpackthesierra.com/post/day-thirteen

[Paul Wagner]

We are finished! We limped into Santiago amid hugs and celebrations. A wonderful adventure with a amazing daughter:  https://www.backpackthesierra.com/post/day-fifteen-almost-a-disaster-and-santiago-and-the-field-of-stars

[Mark Verber]

congratulations. wonderful you could share the journey with your daughter.  Did you get to see the Botafumeiro fly?

[jscott]

My neighbor is doing this. Not an easy accomplishment! I believe it’s meant to replicate in miniature the ups and downs of life, and especially of our spiritual progress. It ain’t easy, as the song says.

 

[Kevin Babione]

Paul – I’ve really enjoyed your blog posts and was particularly sorry to hear about your ankle issues right as you finished the trek.  What a great way to celebrate your birthday with your daughter!  Thanks again for posting and I hope your travels home go smoothly.

[Paul Wagner]

I did attend a pilgrim’s mass last night, but the did not fly the botafumeiro ..

We also noted that the total climbing on our route is more 32,000 feet, so an “Everest” for those who such silly things

Looking forward to my own bed!

[Ray J]

Congratulations!

I’m a bit lost.  How many miles did you travel?

[Paul Wagner]

The route we hiked was about 320 km, just about 200 miles.

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