My son and I hiked the hilly Coal Mine Ridge trails of Portola Valley the other day. The trails reminded me of the Camino and that's a good thing because I'm training with full backpack, around 12 lbs. I'm still trying to lighten my load and take even less, but that's quite a challenge. And … Continue reading A Camino Hike in California
Month: August 2017
Solar, Spiritual and Camino Energy
Many Americans prepared and waited for a total solar eclipse in a coast to coast swath from Oregon to South Carolina today. For some this eclipse was a once-in-a-lifetime miracle. Here in California and other areas, we were able to wear our eclipse shades or view from pin hole boxes and watch the stages of … Continue reading Solar, Spiritual and Camino Energy
A Camino Anniversary
A year ago today, we began our hike over the Pyrenees from France to Spain. Everything would be a surprise, from weather, how heavy exactly is a full pack, what we think is necessary in our day to day lives, our own stamina, physical and emotional, our ability to walk in heat or rain and … Continue reading A Camino Anniversary
The Morning Walk, Rain or Shine
I've walked early mornings for decades, as a student, a young and not so young mother, before work, and now, in my non-employed, but fully engaged life. I'm lucky that I have had amazing walking companions, as well as time alone, to share and process life. Walking is one of my writing exercises, so I … Continue reading The Morning Walk, Rain or Shine
Training for September Camino
I'm starting a new blog about walking, writing and life. I'm always in training, but today I walked about 9.5 km/6 miles wearing my new lightweight backpack. I carried only about 10 lbs. but I have more to add. I'm working on trying to carry only 12 or 13 lbs. but that's a challenge. I … Continue reading Training for September Camino
Walking through the ages 