Fatima is one of the most important sites for older, conservative Roman Catholics. Fatima’s history begins in the early twentieth century. From a historical point of view, Fatima is dissimilar… Read more

Finistera and Muxia. The “End of the World” to the ancient Europeans. Whether the earth was flat or a globe, Finistera and Muxia were the end of Europe. Whatever else… Read more

The food in Portugal is wonderful. Fish. Seafood. Salads. Desserts. It is gooood. I’m not a foodie; I don’t have exceptional tastes. However, I do enjoy trying some different dishes.… Read more

I enjoy gardening. At our Atlanta home, I love our flowers, the daffodils, tulips, and trilliums, the Georgia asters, astilbes, and foam flowers, the anemones, the turtleheads bishop caps, and… Read more

I am in Santiago de Compostela! Arrivals are always bittersweet. I have a feeling of accomplishment. I know that my days of bandaging my blisters, wondering where I’ll stop for… Read more

I enjoy the high art of churches and cathedrals. At times, I find it a bit “over-the-top”, especially some of the baroque features. However, I have grown to appreciate both… Read more

Walking allows one to experience so much. I loved the walk from Porto to the Portuguese-Spanish border More places to see. The sea has shaped the life of Portugal. A… Read more

I never know who I’m going to meet. I inevitably find fascinating people. In a way, I find everybody is fascinating if I give them time to disclose themselves! I… Read more

I remember when my mom acquired a credit card. While I was in high school in the late 60’s, she showed the card to me. She was so excited. There… Read more

She is not the usual person that I meet on the Camino. She is five-months pregnant. And hiking from Porto to Santiago! Like other walkers, I find an alternating life-style… Read more