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My name is David Lumpkin and I made a huge decision in January 2026:  To walk the Camino de Santiago.  I am facing it as a physical, mental and spiritual renewal.  Find out more of why I have chosen to do this in the Hiking the Camino section.

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  • I Did It!

    I enter Santiago Compostela on my final walk this morning and arrived at the Cathedral about 10am in Spain. Please watch for the next blog. I arrive home… Continue Reading

  • Amazing Journey

    It’s hard to realize that this adventure is coming to a close in a few days. On Wednesday, June 17th, I expect to walk the last link of… Continue Reading

  • Problems and Delights in Spain

    June 6 – Friday In my last blog, I had come to Cruz de Ferro.  I walked on, and began to near my next stop, Molinaseca, while gingerly navigating the… Continue Reading

  • Cruz de Ferro

    May 31 – Sunday A monument at the site of what is now the Iron Cross is said to predate Christianity.   The Cruz de Ferro became a Christian monument and has… Continue Reading

Pictures that are on this website at the time of first publication have been provided by Free Photo Site, AI creations, and website owner personal photos. After May 1, 2026, pictures will be changed out, eventually, for those taken in France and Spain by website owner. ©David Lumpkin

Streets of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
On a trail walking up to the citadel.