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...
by Paty | Oct 5, 2018 | Camino de Santiago, Spain
Prior to setting out on the Camino de Santiago, I had a lot of questions. Which route should I take? What time of year I should go? What should I carry? Would there be adequate food choices? My questions went on and on. Thus, I did a LOT of internet research. I read...
by Paty | Oct 5, 2018 | Camino de Santiago, Spain, Trail Journals
October 3, 2018 Train Route: Santiago de Compestela to Madrid Today I put the Camino behind me and began traveling like an ordinary tourist again. in fact, with the possible exception of my backpack, I probably looked just like every other traveler on the train to...
by Paty | Oct 3, 2018 | Camino de Santiago, Spain, Trail Journals
October 2, 2018 Bus Route: Fisterra to Santiago de Compestela My Camino officially ended yesterday and it all feels a bit surreal. After getting up day after day and walking toward something, I didn’t have to make any miles today. Nonetheless, I found myself...
by Paty | Oct 2, 2018 | Camino de Santiago, Spain, Trail Journals
October 1, 2018 Route: Olveiroa to Fisterra Distance: 31.6 kilometers (19.64 miles) When I woke up this morning, I had butterflies in my stomach. I knew today would be my last day on the Camino. I’d finally see the blue Atlantic Ocean. Just 26 days ago, I was...
by Paty | Oct 1, 2018 | Camino de Santiago, Spain, Trail Journals
September 30, 2018 Route: Negreira to Olveiroa Distance: 33.6 kilometers (20.88 miles) After washing my backpack and letting it air dry at the albergue yesterday, I had remember how to put it back together again. Unfortunately, there was a problem. I didn’t take...
by Paty | Sep 30, 2018 | Camino de Santiago, Spain, Trail Journals
September 29, 2018 Route: Santiago de Compestela to NegreiraDistance: 21.7 kilometers (13.45 miles) Although yesterday was technically the end of the Camino, it was also a monumental day will lots of feelings. I had a immense difficulty processing all of it while I...
by Paty | Sep 29, 2018 | Camino de Santiago, Spain, Trail Journals
September 28, 2018 Route: Arzúa to Santiago de CompestelaDistance: 38.5 kilometers (23.87 miles) It was so hard to sleep last night because I’m finally arriving in Santiago de Compestela today! The hundreds of miles of walking had finally brought me to the city...
by Paty | Sep 28, 2018 | Camino de Santiago, Spain, Trail Journals
September 27, 2018 Route: Palas de Rei to ArzúaDistance: 28.9 kilometers (17.92 miles) Last night’s communal Italian meal was really enjoyable, satisfying my longing for comfort food and good company. I sat across from an interesting Finnish man, who currently...
