As I coughed my way into the evening, unable to think about leaving my room for food, I decided to either find a hospital or a plane home. The start of my travels home. Fortunately there was a plane leaving from Logrono to Madrid early in the morning. I could fly from Madrid to DublinContinueContinue reading “Day 9 – Logrono to Madrid to Dublin to Seattle”
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Denmark – Day 3
Today was centered around food and family as today was a family brunch. We hopped around doing grocery shopping, then pick up Julius. I got to see his first new apartment. The rest of the day was spent cooking, visiting and feasting together. I had previously bulked up🤭 for my Camino but I think thatContinueContinue reading “Denmark – Day 3”
Denmark – Day 2
For those who have not followed my blog over the years…where have you been🤣…I will explain my Danish Family. In 1987 Maria was a foreign exchange student in Montesano. We were her “default” family when things were not matched well with her first host family. In a few short months she became sister/daughter/cousin to allContinueContinue reading “Denmark – Day 2”
Travel Day – Seattle to Copenhagen
FYI the new carry-on and personal item size is serious business with Icelandair. The scales are out, the new size board is being used and there is no allowing a ½” outside the lines. Somehow the counter person said I was good to go with my pack. I know it is right at 21” 🤭ContinueContinue reading “Travel Day – Seattle to Copenhagen”
Day 4 -Lanjarõn
What a beautiful, restful day. It was not quite as hot today or we are adjusting to the arid high country weather. Our day was spent eating, drinking and sitting. Josh and Maria on an early morning trek to the bottom of the canyon to see the river, olive grove, fig trees, pomegranate trees andContinueContinue reading “Day 4 -Lanjarõn”
Post Camino Day 1-3
Lots of lessons learned this Camino! The main one was to be a little gentler on myself. I never want to ask or expect help, and for this Camino. I had to put my pride aside. It definitely is hard to decide if it was the trail that challenged my body or my age. ItContinueContinue reading “Post Camino Day 1-3”
Final Day
Our last trail day was long and a bit difficult for me. Usually I am at my peak walking in this area, but the Camino taught me a few lessons that have humbled me today. Soreness from my fall showed up in my hips which made the long climbs and descents difficult. Josh was hisContinueContinue reading “Final Day”
Day 13 – Melide to A Brea
Today was a 17 mile hike full of hills and lots of cafes and bars; finally! My goal today was to have breakfast at one of my favorite small village cafes, and it ended up that we made it for lunch! 10 miles without food thinking it was just around the corner! Going from aContinueContinue reading “Day 13 – Melide to A Brea”
Day 12 Ferreira to Melide
What started out as a quiet stroll through Galacia… Hippy scare crows The first black cow I have ever seen in a Camino Today smelled of eucalyptus… This can was here the last time I walked by… Pig farm We climbed and descended our way over the hills of the region. The climbs are definitelyContinueContinue reading “Day 12 Ferreira to Melide”
Day 11 Lugo to Ferreira
I love Galicia. Walking through the hills today felt like being home. I loved sharing this area with Josh. Our bodies and minds are in sync today, and we flew through the day. There was a lot of road walking, but they were back roads. Today was quite pleasant except for the pounding our feetContinueContinue reading “Day 11 Lugo to Ferreira”
Day 10 – Lugo
We are on a walking day through Lugo, replenishing our bodies and minds. In 15 minutes we had first breakfast And second breakfast. Eggs benny absolutely the best! Then we went on a wall walk. Old town Lugo was a walled city. Back to our room for a rest then out again for afternoon vermutContinueContinue reading “Day 10 – Lugo”
Day 6 Pola De Allende to La Mesa
I come to this blog tonight from my bed. I feel like a Tour De France rider after the mountain stage who lost their lead because their legs gave out. Unfortunately, there is no massageus helping my legs recover. Three thousand nine hundred two feet of elevation gain today! The morning started out promising; well,ContinueContinue reading “Day 6 Pola De Allende to La Mesa”
Can It Already be June?
Josh and I are seriously on the count down now. In 15 days we will be boarding the plane for Dublin. This will be our first day adventure in Europe. I am looking forward to spending an evening in pubs with live music, sharing a pint with my “favorite” child (according to his sister😂) NoContinueContinue reading “Can It Already be June?”
Spain with Maria & Benny
What an amazing time we are having in Spain visiting Maria and Benny’s “mansion” and their favorite places near by. We can never thank them enough for this visit and their hospitality. Their property is a few miles from Lanjarón in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, southeaster Spain. It is a olive farm that has aContinueContinue reading “Spain with Maria & Benny”
Celebrating the Summer Solstice
I started the day with a great walk along the bay which is a mere block from Maria’s home. The last time that I walked this path, the weather was a bit different. I had found a very good deal in January of 2019 ($360 for the airfare) so I called Maria to see ifContinueContinue reading “Celebrating the Summer Solstice”