The Moment I Became a Recovering Alcoholic
Hello my name is Courtney and I am a Recovering Alcoholic. I have been sober now for 4 years and 5 months. I LOVED alcohol. Alcohol and I were best friends
Massive Burgos Cathedral – Camino de Santiago – day 12
Day 12 Ages – Burgos 22.5 km / 13.7 miles Today I am walking towards Burgos, one of the largest cities we pass through while walking this Camino. On
Lost Camera, towel, clothes – Camino de Santiago – Day 11
Day 11 Belorado – Ages 27.8km/17.27 miles I could probably count the amount of items in my pack now with just over two hands. Between desperate attempts to reduce the weight in my
Rainy Day With a Rainbow – Camino de Santiago – Day 10
Day 10 Santo Domingo – Belorado 22.4km/13.9 miles The mornings have been much cooler now. I start the day wearing 2 long sleeved shirts with gloves and end it wearing a t-shirt. Today in particular
Walking and More Walking – Camino de Santiago – Day 9
Day 9 Najera – Santo Domingo 21.3km/13.24 miles The majority of the next few days will be walking through wide open fields and remote farmlands with a little bit of walking on the main
My First Breakdown on the Camino – Day 8
Day 8 Logrono – Najera 28.9km/17.95 miles Another long day is ahead this morning. I decide to leave before anyone is awake. Not only to get a head start, but to
Tragic Day Losing Toenails – Camino de Santiago – Day 7
Day 7 Los Arcos – Logrono 27.8km/17.27 miles Most of us walking the camino are following some type of guide book. There are different versions with different recommended stops and routes.
The Red Wine Fountain That Bleeds – Camino de Santiago – Day 6
Day 6 Estella – Los Arcos 21.5km/13.4 miles I am the first to wake this morning. Marian, using her fluent Spanish, managed to book us a private room for our group of
Meeting Friends in High Places – Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage – Day 5
Day 5 Puente la Reina – Estella 21.9km/13.6 miles Today is like any other day on the camino. Wake, walk, rest. My loved ones have been on my mind today. I can’t help
Missing Home while America Sleeps – Camino de Santiago – Day 4
Day 4 Pamplona – Puente la Reina 23.8km/14.79 miles I am proud of myself to have not let the thought of home consume me yet. I am surprised at how
