July 2026
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Day 14: Nájera to Santo Domingo de la Calzada
I can’t believe today is already day 14 of the Camino. The first week is always the hardest, and I seemed to forget that from last time. But now that I’m a solid two weeks in, I feel like I’m finally getting my “Camino legs“. Each day‘s effort is no longer taking more than I…
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Day 12 and Day 13: Viana to Navarette, and Navarette to Nájera
As I continue to make my way westward, the mountains are further and further behind me. There’s still some gentle rolling hills that provide a nice challenge, particularly late in the day, but the landscape is becoming more wide planes and lots of vineyards. the mornings are cool enough that I even need to put…
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Day 10 and 11: Los Arcos to Viana, and a rest day in Viana
Yesterday was about a 12 mile day from Los Arcos to Viana. There were a couple of steep inclines, but nothing too bad and it was actually very pleasant walk. I do feel like I am gaining endurance, as the hills no longer completely wiped me out. The weather has turned cooler (but will heat…
A Wisconsin Girl Takes a Walk 