It’s been some time since I’ve published anything to this blog. Since my Appalachian Trail experience, I have struggled to find anything as meaningful to share. Despite not completing that journey, I still came away a changed person. Each day of that trip is burned into my spirit. Since then I have been out on trail several times and though the experience was different, I always returned home feeling that each day was filled with an intense connection and purpose to Creation and Creator. And it all makes sense. Moments like these make you feel alive!

My last long hike was a 100 mile walk around Mont Blanc. With epic views of the glacier, forest walking , small villages, sheep and cattle herds it was truly awe inspiring. The common denominator here is the fullness of life that’s experienced. I have worked on trying to have the same sense of gratitude every  day that I have left here on earth.   The path I started on the Appalachian Trail back in 2019 continues to this day! 

So what’s next? What will best assist me to grow in spirit with more love, respect, and compassion. What am I being asked to do? How can I be more aware of others needs and respond without judgement. The next step is….. The Camino de Santiago

Carolyn and I decided to hike the Camino Frances, a 500 mile walk across northern Spain to Santiago de Compostela. Dating back to the 9th Century, Pilgrims from all over Europe walked to Santiago Spain, a trek known as The Way of St. James. We will walk 36 straight days. A few of them will be short mileage days providing a little recovery and an opportunity to experience the culture more intimately.

We have had to cancel this trip twice in the last few years, so our mental  and spiritual condition is better prepared than our physical bodies.

I will try to post something every few days but at least once a week. 

Hope you can follow along!