Andrew and Alyssa arrived first thing on Friday morning after an overnight flight from Toronto. I was so anxious to see them, I barely slept at all the night before. Funny how I have managed for almost a year without them (and them without me), but once I knew they were coming, I could barely contain my excitement knowing they were on their way. … [Read more]
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Saturday, July 28th, 2012 / christina
Category: Europe, France
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Saturday, July 28th, 2012 / christina
We arrived at our apartment in Paris around 6:00 on Wednesday evening. The apartment was in the garment district in central Paris within walking distance to most tourist attractions. We found the apartment on airbnb.com… [Read more]
Category: Europe, France
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Friday, July 20th, 2012 / christina
After walking the Camino de Santiago, Chris and I felt drained both physically and emotionally. I didn’t even feel like writing which was a sure sign of fatigue on my part. (My apologies for such a long absence on the blog!) … [Read more]
Category: England, Europe
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Tuesday, June 26th, 2012 / christina
From Pedrouza to Santiago de Compostela (20 km)
I awake this morning at 6:30 to the sound of walking sticks on the street outside our window. As I lie in bed and listen I feel quite excited about the day ahead. … [Read more]
Category: Camino Christina, Camino de Santiago, Europe, Spain
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Tuesday, June 26th, 2012 / christina
From Arzua to Pedrouza (19.4 km)
Chris and I leave the Albergue at about 8:30 and we head straight for a restaurant/bar that is open and serving wine and beer to the party goers from the night before.… [Read more]
Category: Camino Christina, Camino de Santiago, Europe, Spain
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Tuesday, June 26th, 2012 / christina
San Xulian do Camino to Arzua (25.4 km)
When I step out the Albergue door at 7:30 this morning, I am in the middle of a swarm of school children who are walking the Camino today. I figure there must be a hundred kids and sure enough later on someone tells me there are indeed 100 kids from Madrid on the Camino.… [Read more]
Category: Camino Christina, Camino de Santiago, Europe, Spain
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Tuesday, June 26th, 2012 / christina
Portomarin to San Xulian do Camino (29 km)
I awake at 7:30 this morning, surprised I slept through the loud party below me. When I am ready to leave at 8:30, I take a peak in the dorm and I am shocked by what a see. … [Read more]
Category: Camino Christina, Camino de Santiago, Europe, Spain
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Sunday, June 24th, 2012 / christina
From Sarria to Portomarin (22 km)
I dilly dally this morning and don´t get on the road until 8:30. I had a great sleep in my private room last night and actually sleep in until 7:30. I pop into the Albergue that did my laundry to check my email and then I stop again for breakfast. … [Read more]
Category: Camino Christina, Camino de Santiago, Europe, Spain
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Sunday, June 24th, 2012 / christina
From Triacastela to Sarria (22 km)
Sabina fills me in this morning about the Japanese pilgrim who had collapsed at my feet yesterday. The ambulance arrived after 23 minutes and when he was carried out in the stretcher, he was all smiles waving to everyone. … [Read more]
Category: Camino Christina, Camino de Santiago, Europe, Spain
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Thursday, June 21st, 2012 / christina
From La Faba to Triacastela (25.5 km)
During the night I decided to switch beds because I was surrounded by loud snorers, and there was no back support in my bed. I’m sure I was breaking all sorts of rules but it was the middle of the night and the German lady was nowhere to be seen. … [Read more]
Category: Camino Christina, Camino de Santiago, Europe, Spain
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