Tourists in Porto- Sunday, June 9
5 Airports and 7000 miles of travel really make you appreciate a shower and a bed. I woke up rested and ready to go. We took a day to see… more
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Zero Day in Ponte de Lima – Thursday, June 13
Oh the joys of a ZERO day!!! Ponte de Lima is a town filled with small boutiques, bakeries, cafes, churches etc. all along a beautiful tree lined river. We strolled… more
Porto to Villarinoh – Monday, June 10
It was a humbling start to the Camino. Mona and I opted to hop a cab out of Porto to cut the miles on pavement and asphalt. The days are… more
Tuesday, June 11 – Leaving Casa de Laura
The taxi of shame is losing its sting. I have to stop to remind myself this is a vacation and it’s great to find balance between tourist and Pilgrim. The… more
Wednesday, June 12 – To Ponte de Lima
We cut the 22 mile day down again with a taxi as 6 hours a day is our “sweet spot” and leaves us with some energy at our destination. We… more
A Day of Travel
A cheap flight made for a tough day of travel. We hopped Columbus to LaGuardia and then Ubered to JFJ. JFK terminal one was hot and muggy, lacking power and… more
Camino Time!
We’re about to leave for the Camino Central starting in Porto, Portugal and heading north into Spain to Santiago. My pack is 11 pounds and I’m ready! more
A few pics
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Along Hadrians wall
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Rosthwaite > Keswick
Cumbria Minute
Here are a few video clips from the trail. If the video above doesn’t display click the link below. http://youtu.be/e5Yg1uHC5PY more
Coniston > Great Langdale
Ulverston > Coniston
Tourists in Sanxenxo
I could get used to this….
And the winner is….
Almost Home
A few reflections from Mona
A few reflections from Mona: Were 5 days on the Camino de Santiago the most physically challenging thing I ever done? No, not at all… In fact, I actually felt… more
Madrid / Die Hard I
St. Jean to Madrid
Notes From An Wonderful Wife
Reese Witherspoon Has Nothing on Mona Fitzer
Wildcat Hollow
Pack Review
bordeaux train map santiago / sarria
Instagram test
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The lessons I learnt every day on the Camino
I thought this reflection was wonderful. This is a repost from cds.me forum. from user jsalt. A long post, so not for everyone. Might help newbies, and bring a smile… more
Spanish Salt Cod Fritters
Spanish Salt Cod Fritters http://leitesculinaria.com/51785/writings-spanish-cod-fritters.html Adapted from Michael Pancheri of Allium SPANISH COD FRITTERS RECIPE Quick Glance 45 M 13 H, 15 M Makes about 24 fritters PRINT RECIPE METRIC… more
Awesome Tapas and Pinchos Blog
train tickets
http://www.raileurope.com/en/index.html more
hiking at sunrise
from cds.me I cannot remember when you are walking, so its a bit hard to tell you when dawn and dusk might be. Remember, though, that Spain is unusual inasmuch… more
How to Make the Perfect Fried Egg, Courtesy of Spain
Core Workout
I cant stand the gym, but I love the range. more
16 miles 85 degrees 20 pounds
H20 clip
Fabada – Asturian Bean Stew – Fabada Asturiana
Prep Time: 20 min.[PT20M] Cook Time: 1 hr. 45 min.[PT1H45M] Ingredients: Generous 1 lb lacón (cured, air-dried pork shank), boned, or cured pork belly or spareribs 14 oz large dried… more
Introduction and Discussion of ‘The Way’
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Biarritz Lodging
Walking route from airport to hotel Monte Carlo more
Biarritz travel information
http://en.biarritz.aeroport.fr/location/biarritz-airport-access.html more
Using treking poles
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/hiking_poles_technique#.VUqOvor3bCR more