The Camino de Santiago

If you enjoy this post you may like Day 1 of the Camino - St Jean Pied de Port, France to Roncesvalles, Spain Lights in the alberge came on promptly at 6:00 and there was a mad rush to get on the road. I left Roncesvalles at 7:30 am after eating a yogurt and a cafe con leche from the

If you enjoy this post you may like My Camino Begins Left Saint Jean Pied de Port at 6:30 and got to Orisson by 9.00. It was very intense but not as bad as I thought it would be. Beautiful scenery... Incredible scenery. I kept having God moments. "Oh my God look at that!" and I would

My Camino Begins - the Camino de Santiago Day 0 I woke up this morning thinking "What the hell am I doing?" Feeling a little scared and exhilarated at the same time. Glad I repacked my backpack last night, I know it is probably heavier than it should be, Trying to keep it at 10% of my

I spent the day in Blois, France. A city festival going on and the streets were filled with different service groups, sports clubs and other attractions. There was music, dancing and children everywhere having a wonderful time. It was the perfect day for exploring the city. Food was p

Tomorrow is D-Day. I'm ready to embark on my adventure and leave for France tomorrow. As many of you know I have a 65 by 65 Project going and one of the items on my list was to hike the Grouse Grind. Years ago I attempted it after a car accident. I failed miserably. I didn't even make

Preparation for the Camino de Santiago - Switch 8 Solar Powered Battery Charger I've been preparing for my trip along the Camino de Santiago by walking and hiking a lot however yesterday I went shopping and picked up a few of things that I will need. One of the essentials for me is co

Makeup on the Camino de Santiago? All my life I have been into pretty things, heels and makeup. At 7 years old I wore plastic high heels and dreamed for the day when I could wear beautiful shoes like the ones in my Mom’s closet. In high school when other girls were wearing jeans, I wo

90 Day Fitness Challenge Buntzen Lake The other day I checked off one of the first items on my "65 By 65 List". A friend and I hiked the Buntzen Lake Trail just north of Port Moody, BC. An absolutely beautiful trail, about 10 KM long it is reported to be a 4 to 5 hour hike on the BC H