In a day, we drive across the borders of three states: Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma. As we roll down the remote road, I can’t help but feel we are in the epicenter of America’s heartland. We have roughly 80 miles … Continued
It’s time to hit the road again. We are leaving Springfield, the Land of Lincoln, and heading to the Gateway of the West, St. Louis. The two cities are only about 100 miles apart, but we took our time stopping … Continued
If you are searching for the best Camino de Santiago packing list, you are in the right place. We did it. We walked 500 miles on the Camino in Spain. Not only was it a life-changing experience, but a learning … 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
DAY 36: BARBADELO TO PORTOMARIN A light rain sprinkles on and off throughout the day. Cowbells ring in the distance as we slowly make our way village to village. The region introduces us to horreos, long narrow storage containers lifted … Continued
DAY 34: O CEBREIRO TO TRIACASTELA The pep in my step is back, ladies and gents! I woke up with an appetite and I am ready to roll. O Cebreiro was foggy at the top, but just down the trail … Continued
DAY 29: SANTA CATALINA DE SOMOZA TO EL ACEBO A faint rainbow waved good morning and tried to coax us into thinking the dark clouds were not as bad as they seem. It was right! We had sprinkles on and … Continued
DAY 26: LEON TO VILLAR DE MAZARIFE We left Leon today, but not before stopping at the San Marcos Parador on the outskirts of the city. It may look familiar as it was the fancy place Martin Sheen’s character stayed … Continued