Category Archives: Europe

After the Camino – Southern Spain

Posted on September 21, 2024 by Dave

I didn’t want to exclude the rest of our Spain trip which occurred as soon as we were done with the Camino. Unfortunately, my sister Joann and nephew Troy were only able to stay with us two days in Madrid … Continue reading →

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Dinkel Family 2024 Camino Video

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Dave

I was finally able to go through all of the GoPro video that Jim filmed during our recent 34 day Camino Frances walk and stitch together a start to finish video of our walk. I don’t expect anyone to watch … Continue reading →

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Camino Day 35 – Nuestro Camino está Hecho.

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Dave

This was the last day of our Camino. For me, Ruth and Jim, it was the 35th day of our journey, and over 500 miles of walking. I think our bodies were ready for this day to arrive, but it … Continue reading →

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Camino Days 33 and 34 – Long Walks Get Us on Santiago’s Doorstep

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Dave

Day 33 was one exhausting day of walking for all of us. It wasn’t the terrain, it was the distance…a little over 18 miles. On day 33, we left Palas de Rei around 7 am and got to the midway … Continue reading →

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Camino Day 31 – First Group Day Walk

Posted on June 7, 2024 by Dave

We started our walk at 7:30 today…the first as a group of five. Since Sarria is the primary starting point for the majority of Peregrinos, the path was crowded…much too crowded. It took away from the experience. Troy and Joann … Continue reading →

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