Category Archives: Camino Preparation

What we’re doing to get ready for our pilgrimage.

Bilbao and the Bus to Bayonne

Posted on September 19, 2011 by The Son

On the bus to Bayonne, 7:30a.m. The rain continues, but the fog and mist add a cozy spice to the mountainous terrain and lush forest of the Pyrenees. Julio took us to a wok restaurant last night, in a largely … Continue reading →

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Shutting Up My Boss

Posted on September 17, 2011 by The Son

The Voice of the Boss To take time off for the Camino, I first had to get permission from my boss.  It wouldn’t be easy.  My boss is what Yiddish speakers call a nudge. What’s a camino? he said. A … Continue reading →

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Letting Go of the Life We Have Planned

Posted on September 17, 2011 by The Son

It wasn’t I who actually decided to walk across Spain.  That was decided, in a manner of speaking, for me.  My mother, whose ovarian cancer of a decade ago appears to have returned in unknown measure, told me in July … Continue reading →

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Tearful farewell

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Inge

Yesterday, I was running last errands, getting things ready and house sitter in place. I whittled 3.5 more pounds off my back pack. The sleeping bag was too bulky and heavy and I exchanged it for a nice, light, small, … Continue reading →

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It was only a little seed

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Inge

As I am going through my packing list, which changes frequently, I am amazed that this trip is reality now. I am actually going. Two more weeks. When I awoke, very early again, due to those nerve-wracking crickets, I lay … Continue reading →

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Awesome Black Canyon

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Inge

Everyone has heard of the Grand Canyon. This is God’s smaller, just as impressive, more compact miracle. The Black Canyon is only 20 minutes from my house. Practically in my back yard. I love going there. Especially in the morning, … Continue reading →

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Time flies…

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Inge

…when you’re having fun and I’ve had more than my fair share of it, lately. The pictures are from our ‘Bavarian grill party.’ With food, song and ‘wine’ and a perfect Sunday afternoon with good friends. I did try to … Continue reading →

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The Return of Senor Julio Redondo

Posted on August 6, 2011 by The Son

Julio (pictured here next to the Camino sign) just returned from a 165-kilometer jaunt on the Camino, “an average of 20 kms a day, lovely walk,” and says to me, “Seventeen of september i´ll be waiting for you at the … Continue reading →

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Ve hef ze technolochy, or, Why I feel sorry for Camino walkers from countries without an REI store

Posted on August 4, 2011 by The Son

It’s a beautiful summer day in Seattle, a city that’s particularly beautiful on beautiful summer days.  I’m sitting on the sidewalk of Espresso Vivace, a coffee shop across the street from the flagship REI store north of downtown.  For those … Continue reading →

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Synergy,Tandem and invisible companions.

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Inge

Alone today at the canyon at 6:30 A.M with back pack, water and a sandwich. Beautiful, cool and peaceful.  Thoughts coming through and I wonder at their source. First, I was thinking of my daughter, who lost her job, with 10 … Continue reading →

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