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...
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...
