Hi everyone! Happy 2021 -- I hope you are all safe and healthy with your families and sanity intact. I just have two updates: I decided that I am going to walk the Camino Frances again in Spring 2022 for my 50th birthday (pandemic, vaccine status, and travel restrictions permitting). I started a new blog... Continue Reading →
Final last completely random thoughts and memories
(First version posted from the tarmac at Gatwick, waiting for the plane to push off and take me home to Al. Updated from SeaTac as I wait to get through customs.) I think I've been avoiding writing this post because it will close the book on the entire journey. The end. Roll the credits. Don't... Continue Reading →
Last day in Santiago and last day in Spain
Today is Saturday and I'm already in London (royal wedding day!). I knew exactly what I wanted to write about my last day in Santiago and Spain, but it was hard to find the space and good Wi-Fi to get it down. Now 24 hours have passed and I've had more time to reflect. I... Continue Reading →
Se Vende
Those who have spent time walking with me know I've been working on this post since the very first day (some even helped point out properties I didn't see). Looking to get into the Spanish real estate market? Each one of these had signs that read "Se Vende" on them (or it was written with... Continue Reading →
To the end of the world (on a tour bus)
I did something that normally I would never, ever do. I willingly joined a tour bus for the day. Historically some pilgrims continued on to Finisterre from Santiago, a place that was considered the end of the world back in the days when the world was flat. (If any readers believe the world is flat... Continue Reading →
Final update on Steps to Support SCLS — $5,770
Hi friends-- THANK YOU for your incredible generosity supporting civil legal aid for those living in poverty in Snohomish County, WA! The final amount that I will post here on this blog is... $5,770!That's absolutely incredible and far more impressive than me just taking a long walk. Once I am back to work, I will... Continue Reading →
To Santiago
On May 15, 2018, exactly 40 days after leaving Saint Jean Pied de Port, France, I reached the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela by foot. By some miracle I made it! And there was a tourist train out front to greet me. Of course! I'm going to go ride that train later today to make... Continue Reading →
The night before Santiago total: $5,482
I will be walking into Santiago tomorrow morning with my head held high. I am proud of two things when I hobble into the cathedral square: I actually made it almost 500 miles across Spain, despite all of my internal obstacles (not in the best shape, not an experienced hiker, self-doubts, a left ankle with... Continue Reading →
Mother’s Day self-induced punishment (to Brea)
My husband wished me a happy Mother's Day and hoped I was enjoying my self-induced punishment. When I got the message at 3:30, I thought I still had five miles to go (turns out I had more than that left) and my calves were cramping up from the hills. I was pretty grumpy... ...but now... Continue Reading →
The rain in Spain… Melide
The rain in Spain... is back! I'm really ok with rain and enjoy walking in the cooler air (though I forgot how much of a pain in the behind the poncho is getting over the pack). The downside is that I won't take pictures in the rain any more. It's a miracle my phone survived... Continue Reading →