by Paty | Apr 17, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Trail Journals
I was looking at GoogleMaps, and trying to figure out the best route between our campground near Lake Lanier up to Georgia’s high point at Brasstown Bald. Our earlier attempt to summit this peak last November was cut short by a patch of bad weather. That’s...
by Paty | Apr 14, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Trail Journals
My focus for April was all about trying to get myself into good shape. And although I’ve done quite a bit of hiking, my preparation this month wasn’t solely about my physical conditioning. I also spent a good deal of time working on my mental hang-ups too....
by Paty | Apr 3, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Trail Journals
Spring flowers are starting to bloom, and so many of my fellow Class of 2019 AT thru-hikers are already on the trail. Part of me feels like I’m already behind. But as I watch all the videos on YouTube showing these hikers’ first few days or weeks on trail,...
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...
