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...
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...
