Today was a long walk. A very long walk. I’m continuing to walk with my new friend from Australia since we both keep similar pace. We started out at 7am to grab some coffee and a quick breakfast before hitting
Camino Day 4: Pamplona – Mañeru
Camino day 3: Larrasoaña to Pamplona
After a small lightning storm last night, I was afraid that today was going to be rainy. Other than a light sprinkle in the morning, it wasn’t too bad while walking. I set out at around 7:30 this morning on
Camino Day 2: Roncesvalles to Larrasoaña
After writing my blog yesterday, I had an experience that was really touching for me. I went to the pilgrims mass and for the second time in my life, I received the pilgrims blessing at the mass. The first time
Camino Day 1: St-Jean to Roncesvalles
Today I began walking the Camino de Santiago in St-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France. After arriving late last night on a bus, since the rail strike in France renders the tracks just hunks of metal laying on the ground, I got around 6
Hurry Up and Wait…
Well, the start of the trip has definitely been a test of my patience and endurance. After around 23 hours traveling by air, I arrived in Toulouse, France, only to discover that there was a rail strike, and I would
A New Adventure, and a Long Overdue Post
It is hard to believe how quickly time flies by. Three years ago, I was preparing for this epic journey across North America that would end up taking me on a four month, 15,000 mile journey through 42 states and
The Blink of an Eye
It is frequently said that life is gone in the blink of an eye. How often is someone taken away from us, no matter how old, and we tell ourselves that they still had so much to live for? That
Stillness in Canada
The sweet smell of the plants, moist soil, and trees fills the air. As I look upon the wonder of the glassy reflection of the overcast sky on the water, I can’t help but to be awed at the beauty
Stories from the past..
The calendar on the wall was open to December, 1967. The furniture and clothing fit the part. An old wool pea coat hanging in the weatherbeaten stairway along with other jackets and clothing. Shoes in the bedroom amidst piles of
Salt Lake City to Montana (days 5-14)
So here it is, two weeks in and I’m only getting my third post up! The trip has been absolutely amazing so far! I’ve seen so many amazing things, met some incredible people and was even able to spend several