Tag: adventure
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Camino in France – Away We Go
We’re doing it – another European distance trek. Our bags are packed and France awaits. After a short stay in Paris for a bit of jet lag recuperation, we will travel to the southern town of Le Puy-en-Velay where our walk begins. Known for locally grown crops of green lentils, Le Puy is also the…
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Maine or Bust: When will we arrive?
Winter decided to make a comeback (with overnight lows in the mid twenties…well below freezing) just days before our planned takeoff, causing us worry about the recently de-winterized water system in our trailer. In an effort to outsmart Mother Nature, we loaded up and headed south before the potentially freezing temps put an end to…
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European Trekking Adventures Await
Announcing the release of Reg’s new book. “I needed a reality check. I was lost on the first day of the most challenging trek of my life.” Reginald Spittle Trippin’ Through My 60s Leaving the working world behind, Reg closed his office door for the last time. Rejecting a life of golf and relaxation, he…
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John Muir Trail: Never say Never
Reg and I spent last year, stuck at home, watching every YouTube hiking video we could find, dreaming of the time we could get ourselves back on one of Europe’s long distance trails. “If only we were willing to camp with our backpacks -tents, sleeping bags, the whole bit,” we’d say. “Then we could hike…
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A Mammoth Walk in California
Full disclosure: We did not walk up the mountain. Our intention was to wander around up top to get a feel for the altitude, so we chose the gondola for a quick and easy ascent. We were met with gorgeous 360 degree views from what felt like the top of the world. Reg struck up…
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