My Departure Date is Less than 2 Weeks Away! I am currently up at a friend’s cottage deeply contemplating the GRAND ADVENTURE that I am about to embark upon! Hiking El Camino is a daunting adventure to plan, ponder, and then finally take the leap to do. It makes very […]
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Hikingdan is DOING IT AGAIN! Camino Here I come!
Hi All: In August of 2015, I hiked El Camino for the first time! (You can go back in the archives of this blog and read all about that journey). It was a journey that changed my life and inspired me to continue hiking and develop my photography skills. WHY […]
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Spring is in the Air
Mating Season! Hikingdan is out on the trails again! I LOVE IT! Earlier this week, I was able to get out and hike down by the shoreline of Lake Ontario on some of the water front trails. I always look and listen to the animals and nature around me. Stopping […]
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You Just Never Know How Complete Stangers Can Become Wonderful Friends!
Florida Bound for Fun and an Annual Pig Roast! In August of 2015, I headed off to France and Spain with nothing but a backpack, determination, and an open mind to go for a short hike- 800 Km! ( WHAT was I thinking? OMG). The only hiking I had previously […]
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Walking With a Peaceful Mind
Peace and Tranquility Step by Step This Monday morning I woke up and I was not thrilled with the weather at all. The prevailing grey skies and dampness were not making me want to go out and walk. I decided to make the most of it, be positive, and headed […]
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A GLORIOUS DAY CALLED FOR A GLORIOUS WALK!
What Season Are We In? The first day of winter here in the Greater Toronto Area was AMAZING! The high temperature was 13 degrees Celsius ( 54.5 degrees Farenheit ). I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT IT IS DECEMBER 22 and it is this warm? Christmas Eve is supposed to be 14 degrees […]
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Hiking Dan Had a Revelation While He Hit the Pavement
A HIKE A DAY, KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY! Today was just too glorious not to hike! I wanted to do 25 Km, but ended up stopping at 22 Km.  SUCH A GREAT DAY! I went for my walk in Port Credit, Mississauga. I was able to listen to my tunes, and […]
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The Death of a Canadian Pilgrim on The Camino Frances
The Loss of Another Touches Us All, Especially if it Happens on the Camino I was on The Camino Frances Forum today and this death notice of a Canadian Pilgrim was posted : Dr. John Leonard Goodwin of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, aged 60 years, passed away (mention of […]
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GONGRATULATIONS! My Aussie Family has Finished!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO MY AUSSIE FAMILY! These 3 gorgeous ladies just completed their Camino! I was unable to be in Santiago with them, so I am celebrating by blog and telling the world! CONGRATULATIONS HELEN, ANGELA, and ALISON! Lots of Love, Dan  xo xo xo ??? KEEP WALKING!
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You Can Take the Guy Out of a Hike, BUT Can You Take the Hike Out of the Guy?
That Question Is Easy To Answer; NO WAY! I have been off the Camino “Trail” for over a week and was sightseeing. IÂ am now home and it has been for 2 days. I AM IN WALKING and HIKING WITHDRAWAL! The treadmill at the gym yesterday DID NOT CUT IT! Â This […]