17 September – Palmares, Costa Rica For several days, Fr. Miguel, Ignacio, Eduardo, and Leo had been walking through the lowlands close to the western coast of Costa Rica. Once they reached Barranca, they turned inland and the route began to involve increases in elevation. On Friday, after enjoying the hospitality of the Discalced Carmelites in San Ramón, the team …
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Day 57 – Cambronero, Costa Rica
16 September Fr. Miguel, Ignacio, Eduardo, and Leo have been walking through some fairly rural and sometimes remote areas. Today they set out early from Barranca to head for Cambronero. The sun was just coming up as they set out. When they can, the team likes to take alternative routes to avoid the traffic along the highway. This way they …
Day 56 – Judas de Chomes/Barranca, Costa Rica
14 September – Judas de Chomes, Costa Rica On Tuesday morning, the team bid their goodbyes to Fr. Rodolfo at the Parish of Saint George Martyr in Abangares, Costa Rica and set out for the next stop on the Camino route, Judas de Chomes. The distance they expected to traverse was 23 kilometers, or a little over 14 miles. This …