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...
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...
