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May 9, 2026 – Laredo – 23,798 steps 15.6 kms
Today was our much-needed bonus day —a chance to slow down, rest our legs, and simply enjoy where we were. Of course, Camino rest days still begin with practical things – like laundry. When you’re carrying everything you own for two weeks on your back, there isn’t much clothing, so laundry becomes part of the…
25,591 steps – 16.81 kms After yesterday’s demanding trek, today felt wonderfully relaxed from the very beginning. Breakfast at the Posada didn’t start until 8:30 a.m., which meant we could enjoy a slower morning marvelling at the craftsmanship of the structure we were staying in. Stone walls that were one foot wide! A building that…
45,748 steps 30.6 kms Today tested both our bodies and our spirits on the Camino. We left knowing we had a massive climb ahead of us—nearly 300 meters above sea level – and every step up that mountain demanded determination. The incline seemed endless at times, stretching us both physically and mentally, but we kept…
30,813 steps – 20.27 kms (missing turn added at least 1 km) We got out of bed early this morning after a sleepless night, didn’t even brush our teeth, and just started walking. We were exhausted before the day had even begun. To leave town, we had to climb more than 100 stairs straight uphill,…
24,203 steps – 15.88 kms Today’s walk from Portugalete was a welcome change to pace — only 15.8 kms, making it one of our easier Camino days so far. The elevation wasn’t too difficult, and much of the route followed a concrete bike/walking path, which made for a fairly easy walk. Even though it was…
4o,334 steps – 26.47 km We stepped out of Bilbao this morning… straight into three solid hours of rain. Out came the ponchos – the full, Camino-style ones that cover both you and your backpack. Not exactly a fashion statement but incredibly effective. And then came the terrain…what we walked through today are often casually…
We gave ourselves permission to be full-on tourists today —and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao was the perfect place to start. The building itself is just as striking as everyone says, all curves and shimmering metal, and stepping inside felt like entering a piece of art as much as viewing it. We took our time wandering through…
There’s something about the beginning of a Camino that feels both exhilarating and slightly unhinged. This time, our journey starts in Bilbao, where we arrived by plane, eyes glued to the window as the landscape unfolded beneath us. Rolling hills, impossibly lush greens, and winding terrain stretched as far as we could see. Beautiful? Absolutely.…
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