Musings on a Joyful Life

If you enjoy this post you may like Zizur Mayor to Punta la Reina – Day 4 of my Camino Awake at 5:30 but didn't get out of bed until 6:30. I did some stretching before I was ready to get up. Other pilgrims had their headlights that allowed them to get ready in the dark. The alberge li

If you enjoy this post you may like Zubiri to Zizur Mayor – Day 3 of My Camino There was an incredible thunder and lightening storm last night. Was no sure what I would find on the Camino today. Ate a few nuts and fruit for breakfast and put about 1.5 lt of water in my pack. Left the

If you enjoy this post you may like Roncevalles to Zubiri – Day 2 of the Camino de Santiago  Was awake at 5:30 and breakfast was at 6:30. I did not expect to be so ravenous! The alberge provided breakfast with the cost of the room. Everyone was given a choice of times, 6:30 or 7:00. I

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

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