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What made the journey, how could I fulfill my dream? I try to summarize it briefly from my WhatsApp status: I had so many travel companions...

Wie schön: meine Kinder und Enkel erwarten mich an der Algarve, lässt die Bilder für sich sprechen:

The big day: the big goal, the big dream! The first ones start already at 4 o'clock🙄 But they're so quiet that you can hardly hear it. I'm ready shortly before 6 o'clock, Lukas...

The 16th week since my departure from Arnstadt begins. The general mood is hopeful, the big goal is imminent. Jan, my French friend and fellow pilgrim, is back in front of...

I am on the 15th Saturday, in the evening 15 weeks are completed. Subtracting the two real rest days in Mainz and Le Puy-en-Velay, I will reach Santiago after 105 days of...

If they both want to, I will complete the long journey. It is Friday, on Monday I will be in Santiago. There are still pilgrims starting from Sarria who want to...

From the Galician mountains at an altitude of 1340 meters, it descends again to an altitude of 440 meters, Samos with its ancient monastery is on the way. Morning mood The...

It is one of the most scenic stages of the Spanish Camino de Santiago, but there are also 800 meters of elevation to conquer. When I think of all the French stages, I had many...

It is our 42nd wedding anniversary, in just one week we will see each other again! I am so happy about that, it has really been a long time since I left home! Today we will also...

100 days on the road - and the destination is within reach! I can't believe it myself! It's the 2nd day of the 15th week. My location can be better represented here....

It's Sunday, but 32 km await an early start. The sooner Astorga is reached, the better, as it has always been an important stop on the way to Compostela. Astorga in the...

A relaxed day awaits, but there isn't really much to discover all day. We walk endlessly next to the road. The storks are preparing for their first flights. The...

Content The day is eventful with Léon, there is a lot to see. That's why we start early in the morning at 6 o'clock. Petra and I are already there after 8 o'clock and get a...

Sunrise around 6:30 a.m. It's a pretty endless day without any really notable highlights, it's hot, it only goes along roads, railways and highways. And that all day for 34...

After a splendid sunrise, it won't be such an exciting day with only 32 km to go, only Sahagún will stand out. And there is a surprise waiting for us that we didn't expect. ...

The Slovenians' alarm clock goes off at 3 o'clock. There's no choice but to get up at 5 o'clock. In the end, it's good because it will be mentally and physically the most...

It was a really nice Sunday. We wake up at 6:45 am and have coffee together, and then we visit the exhibition at the Iglesia de Santo Domingo in Castrojeriz. ...

Sunrise near Tardajos We're heading to the hot Meseta, there's no sleeping in on Sundays either. Endless paths lie ahead of us. For Sunday Meseta Cock...

It's so hot on Sunday that we wake up at 5 o'clock. We decided not to stay in Burgos despite the big party in the evening. It's just unbearable at 35 degrees. El Cid in...

As so often in the past few days, the blog begins with a sunrise: Sunrise over Villafranca Montes de Oca Today, I am observing myself very closely, but I am optimistic about...

This time we start before 6 o'clock because of the heat, Santo Domingo is still sleeping. But it's good like this, it gets unbearably hot, so I don't want to...

Isn't this a wonderful picture of the creation of woman? That's how I want to start today's blog. I listen to myself, actually have a reservation for Km 32. In the morning it...

This image could symbolize the day. With 31 km, it would actually be a normal running distance. But I am on the phone with two doctors and have my feet examined. Clearly...

Jakobus in Logroño It's an easy day with 28 km, and unexpectedly, the wind cools the 30 degrees. I have a problem since last night, my "ankle bracelets" are swollen. I have...

Morning sky over Cirauqui As it is supposed to be 34 degrees, the madness begins: at 6 o'clock half of us are ready to leave. The bats are still flying. Once...

In front of the hostel: What do you want? With 34 km it shouldn't be so long, but it's incredibly hot at 32 degrees, the air is still. After a friendly farewell, I walk...

Hemingway in Pamplona at the bar Unexpectedly, it no longer rains in the morning. I had considered not walking so far. Then Christoph walks past me with a crazy long step. I...

Today we're headed to Spain! It's a rainy day, 20 km up to 1400 m in the Pyrenees, but the rain won't stop us. This is the final stretch of the journey! I wake up early...

The last two days before entering Spain should be relaxed days. With a temperature of 28 degrees, it's perfect hiking weather. I say goodbye to Jan, but we'll meet again in...

Evening sky over Ostabat A sweaty day with 33 degrees, today we are going to the French Basque Country. Early in the morning, I thank my cunning savior from the previous...