Portugal Must See Places Beyond Lisbon How can you not be enamored with Portugal? We discovered a country saturated with a rich history, overwhelming natural beauty, deeply devout communities, and authentic charm. Our list of Portugal’s must-see places to visit … Continued
We have been a little quiet on the blog lately. It’s because we are busy planning our first grand escapade of the year. In the spring, we are heading over to Europe for a ninety-day BIG adventure. We will be hiking 500 miles … Continued
Updated August 2022. As I sit to write this, it is almost three years to the day of my first PRK procedure at a vision center in Illinois. And I’d like to share my personal journey through two separate eye … Continued
CAMINO DE SANTIAGO DAY 39: BOENTE TO SANTA IRENE I can’t contain my excitement; tomorrow is THE day. The mother of all days, the Big Kahuna. God willing, it will be our finale hurrah on the main section of the … Continued
Camino Francés Day 3: Roncesvalles to Urdaniz Even though we started the Camino a few days ago, today was the first time I felt the true essence of the pilgrimage. We walked till we felt we couldn’t walk any further. … Continued
Soon my husband and I will begin an ambitious journey on the El Camino de Santiago. We will walk 500 miles in six weeks. And although I am excited, I am a little scared as well. What would the world … Continued
DAY 4 IN MADRID The sun nearly had the sky all to itself today. The only clouds to speak of were far off in the distance hanging over the hazy mountains. I can feel its rays warming my back, but … Continued
We made it to our first stop in Spain today, the city of Madrid. The day started out on a good note with both our trains arriving on time and O’Hare Airport looking like the below when we got there. … Continued