Tag: shoes
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Tour du Mont Blanc: Worth every step
The Tour du Mont Blanc is complete. As we sit in our Chamonix hotel lobby directly below western Europe’s tallest peak, some reflections: We knew the weather in the Alps was unpredictable, so we packed rain gear, a warm jacket and lightweight clothing designed for layering. We had two days of overcast and some rain…
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Shoe tree kicks off trip to Southwest
On our first day of a road trip to the southwest USA, we passed this shoe tree just north of Reno, Nevada and had to turn around and see it up close. So, why do folks hang their shoes from a tree? Anyone know? Posted with Blogsy
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These boots are made for …
For 24 years we lived the rural life near Yosemite National Park. We loved the neighborhood and seemingly limitless space for our kids to play. We also thought our budget benefitted from the low “temptation index,” or a lack of nearby restaurants and stores. After the kids were gone and we stopped working,…
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I left my shoes in Santiago
I left my well-worn hiking shoes in Santiago. In medieval times, Camino de Santiago pilgrims burned their clothing at a cross outside the cathedral. They bought new clothes at the nearby marketplace, signaling a new beginning. I dumped my Merrells in a trash bin. There was part of me that wanted to keep them, but…
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