Camino prep is in full swing. I was originally supposed to head out in 2020, to make the trip before my daughter was born. Fate and the Covid-19 pandemic, however, had other plans. Just two days before my flight, our country’s borders slammed shut. Now, three years later, a new opportunity has landed in my […]

My big adventure starts at 5:47 AM? Yeah, kids have their own plans, and those definitely didn’t include letting me get a good rest before flying out. But hey, at least I had plenty of time to pack and say my goodbyes without a rush. The Journey to the Airport and Takeoff With my backpack

Nighttime Adventures at the Hostel My pilgrimage kicked off sooner than I anticipated. The night before the start was wild – one of the guests was puking his guts out from 3 to 5 AM. Couldn’t sleep, but I did admire his buddy who looked after him, even swapping beds so the sick guy didn’t

A Rough Night and an Early Start The night was pure hell. I woke up drenched, sleeping bag and all. Ended up using it as a quilt, which was a brilliant move! My watch said the sleep quality was garbage, but I felt alright. Grabbed breakfast with Mindough from Lithuania, and I was on the