Travel – Page 20

Update: Healing and Housing and Snow

Published on December 22, 2011March 20, 2016 by Mariana5 Comments

Once again, it’s been quite a while since my last update. I think I was waiting for some big news or event. The truth is that life has been pretty quiet since the November festivities died down. My days have more or less revolved around two things: healing my very stubborn feet and ankles, and trying to find a place to live for the season. Continue reading “Update: Healing and Housing and Snow” →

Fabulous Fall

Published on December 3, 2011April 25, 2013 by MarianaLeave a comment

Well single reader, I have been neglecting this blog pretty severely since my arrival in Santiago. A lot has happened since then – a mind boggling week in Madrid, a magical 4 days in Disney World, my 23rd birthday, a big fat Thanksgiving, lots of reunions, showing A and his family around Florida, and plenty of R&R for my poor pained feet.

Now I am back in Colorado and if the snow piling outside my window is any indication, fall is officially over.

It was such an amazing few months that I am having trouble organizing it all in my head. Maybe I’ll make an attempt at story-telling later, maybe not. But I have spent the last few snowed-in days creating my annual seasonal video.

So here it is, my best attempt at articulating my fabulous fall. Enjoy 🙂

Guest Post! Mom’s Camino Experience

Published on November 11, 2011March 20, 2016 by Mariana2 Comments

Well aren’t you folks in for a treat today! I have convinced my mother (the famous, award winning author – yeah, that one) to write a guest post for my blog chronicling her Camino experience. What you read below are her words. Enjoy! Continue reading “Guest Post! Mom’s Camino Experience” →

It’s About Time: Camino de Santiago -The Final Day

Published on November 8, 2011March 20, 2016 by Mariana2 Comments

Sorry about the delay all! But between being totally overwhelmed with everything that is Madrid and then totally exhausted from the trip home, I’ve totally failed at writing my promised account of that final day. So here we go… Continue reading “It’s About Time: Camino de Santiago -The Final Day” →

Santiago de Compostela

Published on October 26, 2011March 20, 2016 by Mariana4 Comments

We made it!

By the time we got to the cathedral I was pretty sure I´d never be dry or warm again, but WE MADE IT!!!

So that´s the important news. Unfortunately I´m a bit drained for a proper post so this will be all for now. But I promise once I´m home to write up a nice description of the day so you can shiver along vicariously like mom and I did all day.

We´ll be here in Santiago until Friday or Saturday (not sure which exactly), then off to Madrid! As usual, I´ll try and keep you posted. Thanks so much to all who commented on these posts during this journey for your amazing support. You are all beautiful, wonderful people.

13 Miles to Santiago

Published on October 25, 2011March 20, 2016 by Mariana4 Comments

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Vega de Valcarce

100 miles to Santiago

Tonight I sit almost exactly 100 miles from Santiago. That means I´ve come 400. That´s insane. Continue reading “13 Miles to Santiago” →

121 Miles to Santiago

Published on October 19, 2011March 20, 2016 by Mariana7 Comments

First of all, many thanks to everyone who commented on my last post. Reading your words made me feel so much better about everything and made me feel closer to each and every one of you. You´re the best.

And now for some updates… Continue reading “121 Miles to Santiago” →

162 Miles to Santiago

Published on October 15, 2011December 13, 2016 by Mariana11 Comments

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Murias de Rechivaldo

162 Miles to Santiago

I didn´t walk as far as I wanted to today. I couldn´t. Not because of pain, which is good and I am happy for. But because I was not in the right mindset. Continue reading “162 Miles to Santiago” →

170 Miles to Santiago

Published on October 15, 2011March 20, 2016 by Mariana2 Comments

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Burgos

311 Miles to Santiago

Last night continued stiffly and awkward but pleasant enough – mostly due to the company of Troy and another young American girl starting her camino today. Still, I was happy to leave that strange, strange place. Troy and I wandered around the city and checked out the cathedral before checking into another albuergue – this time in the city center. It didn´t take long before our friends arrived. Turns out they went to the weird place and when they found out we had left they immediately turned around and came here. I know this isn´t in the spirit of the camino, but it did give me a bit of satisfaction to know these people were loosing business thanks to their own bad business practices (not to mention general unkindness). Continue reading “170 Miles to Santiago” →