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Ginny Bartolone's Blog of Many Years

Month: March 2022

  • The Fourth Camino: Part 6

    Hello! For those just joining, here is part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, and part 5! Before you leave for the Camino, it’s easy to daydream about what a typical morning might look like. Maybe you open your eyes to the first signs of sunlight, breathing in the smell of woodsmoke from the…

  • The Fourth Camino: Part 5

    Check out parts one, two, three, and four! I barely slept that night. The snores, the creaking metal beds, and my aching knees kept me awake staring at the bedsprings of the bunk above me for hours. I’m no stranger to insomnia, and I’ve gotten pretty good at dealing with it, even on a hike.…

  • The Fourth Camino: Part 4

    If you’re just joining us, here is part 1, part 2, and part 3. “What is it about Camino people and motivational phrases?” Ben asked about a month before our trip. Camino people–myself included–love a good lofty expression. Everyone walks their own Camino. The Camino begins when you reach Santiago. The Camino provides. There is…