Sunsets and I just recently walked the 500-mile Camino de Santiago across Northern Spain. It was such a great experience! Besides the daily hiking, we thoroughly enjoyed the ancient architecture seen in the churches and buildings, the food (and wine!), the people we got to meet from all over the world, and the adventure of seeing a new country for the first time.
Many of you have asked us “was it similar to hiking the 2, 200-mile Appalachian Trail?” Well, see for yourself…
Here is a comparison between the Appalachian Trail (AT) and the Camino.
DINNER TIME
HAPPY HOUR
BREAKFAST
BEDTIME
RESTROOMS
View upon first waking in the morning:
ELEVATION
BACKPACK SIZE
So, as you can see, the Camino was as different as you can get from the Appalachian Trail. We knew this, and embraced it. It was for sure one of the reasons why we picked to do the Camino after the AT; we wanted something different. Why not? Life is short, and we intend to keep experiencing and enjoying it as much as we can!
Do you guys want to hear more about the Camino? Drop me a comment below!
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This was so funny. I for sure want to hear more. You brighten my day until I can hike my own hike. Thank you.
Thank you so much Patricia! 🙂 — Chica
Favorite picture: Bedtime ?
Keep me in the loop. I live vicariously through your hikes.
Love your stories and your books
I know, too funny, right? Thanks so much for commenting! — Chica
Great post. Can’t wait for the Camino book!
Thanks John!
Loved your videos – love this too! Can’t wait for your next adventure! Pollyanna
Thank you Pollyanna! 🙂 — Chica
SuhWeet comparison!…..What a joy to cap off the AT with the Camino!
Thanks for commenting Rick! 🙂 — Chica
This was awesome! A group of friends is looking at the Camino (myself and another, plus spouses, seriously…the others dubiously!). Our (dubious) friends this evening suggested the AT…this was the perfect post!