Tag: long distance trekking
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South West Coast Path: Ups and Downs
Day 1 dawned sunny and warm…an ideal start for our South West Coast Path trek. We had a bit of climbing ahead of us, 1,200 feet to be exact, along the shore, up a forested hillside and across green rolling cliff tops where sheep and cattle grazed. And then we plunged back down to sea…
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South West Coast Path: Endless Anticipation
It has been six months since we sat down with guidebooks, maps and iPads to book the lodgings for our South West Coast Path trek. At the time, the trip was well in the future so we were fairly relaxed about the plans. Now that our September start date is just around the corner, the…
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Why I Trek
As we begin the countdown to our fifth European trekking adventure, I felt it was time to share my story of just why I’ve become so obsessed with walking. I feel extremely fortunate to have recognized the proper trail that would lead me through troubled times. The door opened and he extended his hand, introducing…
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A Cure for Post-Super Bowl Blues
Looking for a path away from the post-Super Bowl blues? Check out our short slide show from the Tour du Mont Blanc.
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Camino documentary goes to PBS
Director/producer Lydia B. Smith invited us to Portland last week to help celebrate her documentary’s nationwide PBS broadcasts. Lydia, joined by volunteers and a small core staff, worked more than nine years to film, edit and promote “Walking the Camino: Six Ways to Santiago.” The film follows an international cast of pilgrims aged 21 to…
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The Way of St. Francis: Reflections from our journey
We were rewarded with our testimonium Friday at the Vatican. Our bodies are happy we reached the end of the Way of St. Francis. Our minds are swirling as we reflect. The numbers from our trek: 23 days walking, 258 miles (415 km) afoot, 79,923 feet of elevation. Toughest trek yet: What made it more…
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