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I laced up my hiking boots and packed my backpack again on May 2nd; this time firmly resolved to reach Santiago de Compostela. It’s hard to describe the feelings and emotions that I experienced during the next 26 days and 560 km – what I did (other than walking), who I met, and what I saw; so, thanks to a little inspiration from a few … Continue reading Camino de Santiago: A-M
Salamanca is a quaint university city located about 200 km to the west of Madrid (about 360 km southwest of Logroño). Its Old City was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988. I visited the city a cold, rainy weekend in mid-February. Despite the unfavorable weather, I had a great time exploring its universities, churches and convents. Even just walking along the Old City’s narrow and … Continue reading Salamanca – Old City Charm
Last month was my birthday. My family has always been the best at birthday parties; I had a party just about every year until I was 19. There was always a piñata, a large, yummy birthday cake, and, until I was 12, a bright, frilly dress. Number 20 was my first birthday away from my family; thankfully, I had great college friends to celebrate with … Continue reading 29
Sometimes the best laid plans go out the window and every step takes you further from your goal instead of towards it. That was me about a month ago, when I not only spent 10 hours and walked over 20 miles while on a 10 mile hike but also didn’t quite make it to my destination. I could make a number of excuses, I had … Continue reading It’s all about the journey.
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