The French Camino de Santiago is an ancient path that starts at the border of France and Spain. The 500-mile route goes over the Pyrenees into Spain, through urban areas and countryside, to Santiago de Compostela, an historic city and UNESCO site. In 2016, I made this trek, walking for 32 days. Because weight was a consideration, my only camera was an iphone 5.
Trail marker/shrine near the start of the Camino de Santiago.
Wild horses grazing in the Pyrenees on the Camino de Santiago.
Third day on the Camino and only 790 kilometers to go.
Entry to a cemetery along the Camino de Santiago.
Pamplona, Basque Country.
Alto de Perdón, the Mount of Forgiveness, Spain.
Camino de Santiago
Camino de Santiago
Trail marker on the Camino de Santiago.
Camino de Santiago
My blistered feet bandaged with Comped and duct tape.
Cheese vendor, Logroño, Spain.
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Stick crosses woven into the fence, Camino de Santiago.
Camino de Santiago
Camino de Santiago
Camino de Santiago
Camino de Santiago
Camino de Santiago
Camino de Santiago
Camino de Santiago
Camino de Santiago
Camino de Santiago
Camino de Santiago
The lines of the shells symbolize the different routes traveled by pilgrims from around the world to Santiago de Compostela.
Léon, Spain
Léon, Spain
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Camino de Santiago
Camino de Santiago
Camino de Santiago
Camino de Santiago
A bagpiper welcomes pilgrims to the city of Santiago de Compostela.