Thank you to my wonderful friends, the CaminoJen campaign has its first pledge today! I haven't even bought a backpack yet (I'm leaving for REI in a few minutes to get some advice now). This friend pledged 25 cents per mile and his employer will match it... so $240 already towards my $5,000 goal. Thank... Continue Reading →
A one person walk-a-thon
Wish you could come with me to walk the Camino but can't make it happen this time? You can join me in spirit by pledging to support Snohomish County Legal Services for every mile I hike! More details are here on the Steps to Support SCLS page. Thank you, friends!
Uh oh. How to prep when I can’t even get enough sleep?
OK, I'm not panicking just yet... but I have encountered a little problem in preparing. Part of the appeal of walking the Camino is taking a break from everyday life, stopping to smell the roses, so to speak. In addition, one should prepare one's body for walking 480 miles straight -- up mountains, down mountains,... Continue Reading →
Pilgrim’s Progress: The first sin to go
Vanity. Vanity is the first to go. If I were walking the Camino for solely religious reasons, this entry would be far more introspective and philosophical than what I'm going to share. I would hope I could even write something inspirational, transcendent. Instead, I'm writing to share the startling realization I had last weekend. An... Continue Reading →
No turning back now
Because if there's one thing I HATE, it's wasting money. Purchased the flights, now I must go for real! April 3: Arrive in London early in the morning. April 3: Start making my way to Biarritz/Bayonne area to catch the train to Saint Jean P-d-P. April 4: Sleep off the jet lag somewhere. April 5:... Continue Reading →
So here’s the plan
There are a number of tour companies online trying to sell an Easy Button option to walk the Camino. This one in particular is selling the convenience of arranging your private rooms every night, arranging daily dinner service, and transporting your bag from stop to stop so you don't have to be burdened by your... Continue Reading →
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