It Truly was Just a Matter of Time! When one is in lockdown all alone during a pandemic, it can be tough. I would like to be brutally honest and say that it has been difficult living alone during Covid-19. In fact, and at times, it has seemed very lonely. […]
Could You Enjoy Spectacular Spanish Sunsets!
A SPANISH SUNSET:  The Perfect Time to Take Photos As I think about bringing people to hike in Spain next June, I reflect upon some great photos that I have taken at sunset! SOME OF MY FAVOURITE PHOTOS TAKEN AT SUNSET! San Sebastián, Spain : Basque Country. There is no […]
A Nostalgic Camino Day for Me Today!
A LIFETIME OF PAIN WAS HEALED HERE AT THIS SPECIAL PLACE! Sunday September 20, 2015 Today was a hard day, tough, and emotional day! In the end, I would say it was a good day. I walked 38 Km today. That is 58,775 Fitbit Steps! Today I began to climb […]
Homeward Bound!
My Spanish Adventure Comes to an End! Thank You to all of you who followed my latest hiking/touring adventure in Spain this year! Your comments, questions, thoughts, and encouragement helped out when I was alone and sometimes challenged by the hike! That was very true when I did the first […]
Valencia, Spain: What a Jewel!
On the Eve of My Departure, I’m Can Happily Say that I Am Very Glad I Visited Valencia! For those of you who have not been following me on Facebook or Instagram, where I have posted many of these photos, let me share them with you here. I will take […]
La Coruña, Spain and El Torre de Hercules (The Tower of Hercules)
The City With Glorious Beaches and the Amazing 1st Century Light House! I did not know what to expect from visiting this city. I was here last year but didn’t stop to spend any time in La Coruña. I knew that that is something I wanted to do this time. […]
Another Different Camino Hike is Completed!
Pride and Jubilation in Santiago de Compostela, Spain! On May 1, 2019, I left Toronto to begin 2 Hiking Adventures in Spain and Portugal. I began this adventure touring Bilbao, San Sebastián, Lugo, and climbing San Juan de Gatztelugatxe (film set from The Game of Thrones)! After touring, I […]
The People of Spain Take Great Pride in Their Gardens!
Simplicity Can be Beautiful! When you hike/walk through a country, you notice things. You notice it all, even the smallest of things! I enjoy walking in all of towns (especially the smaller ones) and looking closely at the homes. I am always surprised by the front doors and front gardens […]
From Cyclonic Rain to Paradise
The Joys of Hiking! We have been blessed with the most amazing weather so far on this trip. I can certainly say that the last few days have been different! We have had threat of a conflict lot of rain for 2-3 days but found ourselves escaping all of it, […]
What a Surprise Today Was!
Sometimes Your Day Can Change for the Better! This morning when I woke up it was POURING rain! I dreaded the hike. Our group decided to wait a few hours because the weather report called for clear skies! Woo-hoo! At 9:30 am, the skies cleared. These are photos as we […]