Road to the Camino 2022 – Part 1

10/24/2022 – I’m finally heading back to finish what I started.  Alot has happened since then –  a pandemic, a change of jobs and the deaths of the two most important and influential people in my life – my Grandma and Grandpa.  Most people that count me as family or a friend know that I like to finish what I’ve started, even if it might be to my detriment.  Fortunately, I don’t think this will be one of those times.

I’m excited to get back on the Camino and have no real goal, but to make it to the next albergue by dark.  Of course, I walk pretty fast and usually make it in early afternoon.  The lack of responsibility to friends, family, a house, even a job leave a void in my day and thoughts.  For me, that space gets filled with thoughts that have been waiting to be dealt with.  I’m anxious to have those days soon.  It’s been a tough, but also exciting road back here.  I’m going to cherish the experiences and the new friends I hope to make aloning the way. 

Left DTW at 8:55 pm.

Now that I’ve boarded, here are the obligatory Delta One Suite pictures:

Welcome aboard sparking wine.
Welcome aboard cocktail and amuse-bouche.
Dinner – Beef short ribs, soup and a veggie side. Decent Cabernet Sauvignon to go with it.

Then sleep.

This is why I always travel with a hat.
Excellent yogurt and fruit for breakfast.
KLM lounge in Amsterdam
Great mac and cheese.

My layover is almost over and I’ll be headed to my flight to Spain.

Boarded for Spain. Next stop Bilbao. I think I’m allergic to Amsterdam. My nose has been running and I’ve been sneezing since I got here. Hopefully Spain is more agreeable to my system.

Bus to the hotel.

Spain wasn’t. I think I’m sneezing more here than Amsterdam. I found my hotel and a pharmacy. I picked up some antihistamines. Hopefully they will work. Here’s some pictures of the room. I got upgraded and they sent me a nice little gift.

This shower is the size of my whole bathroom!
Macarons and some really neatly named water… Also free cocktail on the terrace, a journal, and a pen. Great hotel.
I like the ring to this water’s name.
Walking to dinner.
My buddy Alex lives in Spain and told me to eat here.
The pinchos counter. They are little bites of food… Anywhere from empanadas to fish.
Pinchos I got.

Bilbao at night.

I’m bushed. I have a 7am fmhg to Burgos tomorrow.

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8 thoughts on “Road to the Camino 2022 – Part 1”

  • Tim October 25, 2022 at 7:00 am

    Enjoy!! Glad to see your drinking vitamin water! This will be an awesome time to delete the hard drive and pray the rosary!! Good bless Dominic.

    • domneu October 25, 2022 at 7:11 am

      Thank you! I appreciate the kind words.

  • RyanB October 25, 2022 at 10:41 am

    Have a great time…..Life is full of changes but you WA family will be here for you any time!

    I’m glad I don’t travel as much as I use to but the One Suite does look like quite the experiance.

    • domneu November 3, 2022 at 12:18 pm

      Thank you, Ryan. I really love and appreciate my Washington family. You guys are great. Looking forward to talking to you soon.

  • Melany Bickford October 25, 2022 at 10:48 am

    Looking forward to hearing about the journey!

    • domneu November 3, 2022 at 12:18 pm

      I can’t wait to finish it. Thank you for your support!

  • Art Ashley October 30, 2022 at 3:55 pm

    Dominic,
    We’re tracking you daily and wishing you safe travels and a great time.
    Art & Mary

    • domneu November 3, 2022 at 12:12 pm

      Thank you Art and Mary! I hope you’re having fun on your trip too.

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