Author Archives: Tom

Hola, It’s been over seven months since I left Spain.  I’m pleased to say that today, seven months after reaching kilometer zero at Finisterre, I still feel the sense of the pilgrimage.  Yes, I am a Pilgrim!  Reminders seem to … Continue reading →

I’ve reached kilometer 0, Finisterre, the end of the earth!  The journey from here back home will involve powered vehicles but I will always be walking the Camino.  I’ve been so blessed to have learned many lessons during my walk, … Continue reading →

Today was especially notable.  I was walking through the woods westward from Olveiroa when the path before me expanded and I got my first glimpse of the waters of the Atlantic from the Old World perspective.  I arrived in the … Continue reading →

Just another amazing day on the Camino.   Beautiful time to think, pray and be inspired.   Just two more walking days until I reach the end of the earth. Dinner tonight was most delightful, prepared by what I think is a … Continue reading →

Today started Bonus Days.  I left Santiago at about 8:30 this morning and continued to head West on my way to the End of the Earth — Finisterre – and the Atlantic Ocean.  It’s literally where the Western world thought … Continue reading →

After walking past some beautiful monuments, including the Monument to Joy, I got the first glimpse of the spires of the Cathedral of Santiago.   It’s about 5 miles over my shoulder in the picture. Walking into Santiago and entering … Continue reading →

My innkeeper, Carmen, is a wonderful person and perfect for tired pilgrims.   Her salad is from her garden and she insisted on the picture of me as St. James.   I insisted on the one with her! Bien Camino,   Tom

I got to walk with more wonderful peregrinos today.  Beautiful people from Kentucky, Colm, a recent transplant from Ireland, and Tessa. As the weather continues to be near perfect for walking through the wooded trails of today’s Camino, I found … Continue reading →

I want to thank one of my fellow pilgrims for this title.   You’ll understand in a moment. The Way the last two days has gotten very crowded.  Sarria is 111km from Santiago and the minimum walk to get a … Continue reading →

The walk from Triacastela to Sarria was mostly through woods and almost always along a beautiful stream that provided a soothing sound with each step.  I felt so blessed that I am able to make this pilgirmage and am so … Continue reading →