by Paty | Nov 8, 2018 | Mid-Atlantic, The Great Outdoors
While staying near Charlottesville, Virginia, we decided to sign up for a 5k/10k trail race. It had been raining for much of the week, so we knew it would be a pretty muddy event. But what better way to ensure your son continues to love running than taking him...
by Paty | Nov 5, 2018 | RV Life
We had a brutal initiation to cold, wintery weather during our very first RV trip. But before I tell you how we ran through 1/3 of a tank of propane in a single day (and how you can avoid that same fate), let me back up a few steps and set the stage… Buying an...
by Paty | Nov 1, 2018 | Camino de Santiago, Spain
Overview Camino de Santiago routes completed: 2 – Camino Frances & Camino FinisterreTotal distance walked: 889 kilometers (551 miles)Starting point: St. Jean Pied de Port, FranceEnd point: Atlantic Ocean / Faro de Fisterre, SpainDistance on the Camino...
by Paty | Nov 1, 2018 | Gear
I love hiking and trail running, but over the years I’ve had incredible trouble finding shoes that work for me. I have tons of issues with my feet. In fact, I’m pretty sure I’ve endured every devastating foot problem Runner’s World magazine...
by Paty | Oct 29, 2018 | RV Life
Have you ever been to a campground and seen those cute little cabins to rent? More and more of them seem to be popping up at the various places we’ve stayed at lately. Some of these cabins are rustic and small. Others resemble tiny houses like the ones you see...
by Paty | Oct 25, 2018 | RV Life
Trust me, I’ve made some mistakes since we’ve started RVing! But none of them have been more embarrassing than the things I’ve done with our TOAD. Let me back up a step for those who are new to the RV life to explain what I mean. Prior to hitting...
by Paty | Oct 22, 2018 | Day Hikes, Mid-Atlantic
6 Fantastic Fall Hikes and Breweries in Northern Virginia Fall is here, and we’re in one of my favorite places in the US…northern Virginia. After living and working here for years, I fell in love with the local hiking options. You can drive west to...
by Paty | Oct 18, 2018 | Mid-Atlantic, Places & Events
When I was seven years old, we got a pony named Suzanne. I still recall how her sandy colored mane was cut so short that it stuck straight up. My memories of trotting around on Suzanne still bring a smile to my face. And I know I was lucky. After all, how many people...
by Paty | Oct 15, 2018 | RV Life
Back when we lived in a traditional house, I’m sure I romanticized what RV living would be like. The freedom of it was so alluring. I was focused on the adventure. And I’m not sure I thought much about what I might be giving up in exchange. Fast forward...
by Paty | Oct 11, 2018 | RV Life
Minimalism can be addictive. Ask anyone who downsizes. After I did my first major downsizing purge six years ago, I had this immense feeling of lightness and freedom. I realized how much stuff I’d amassed that I didn’t really need. Emboldened by this...
