Some days the internet gives up. Some days there just isn’t any. And some days it surprises you at the summit of a mountain where a dozen people hover around the cell tower which advertises free WiFi but doesn’t deliver. Continue reading

It is 10:15 p.m. French time. I have been sitting for 12 hours  today and walked maybe a total of 1k. I am exhausted. This does not bode well for a walking holiday.   I left Protection Island 7:30 am… Continue reading

  The gear. Packing for the Camino needs to start six months in advance.  But it didn’t.  Luckily there are a lot of packing lists available on the ‘net.  They say you should aim to carry no more than 10-12 %… Continue reading

The before picture. Photo by Denise Gotta Run Bonin   Linda and I walked just about every trail on Newcastle Island Park and some trails twice today and yesterday.  Carrying our full (20 lb packs that are supposed to be… Continue reading