It’s finally here!! ✈️🌍
21 mai, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Having one last airport breakfast before boarding… and apparently I got a little *too* excited because this breakfast was HUGE and I only made it through half of it. 😂
Next stop: Chicago… thenEn savoir plus
Chicago
21 mai, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Heading across the pond to meet up with my BFFs for a pilgrimage through the English countryside.!
Gang’s all here!
22 mai, Angleterre ⋅ 🌬 27 °C
We spent the day getting to Oxford. All a bit jet lagged but we made it! Enjoyed an early dinner and off to bed.
Oxford
22 mai, Angleterre ⋅ 🌬 28 °C
Churches and taverns!
Oxford
23 mai, Angleterre ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Local Saturday morning market in Oxford.
Saint James Way Orientation
23 mai, Angleterre ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Traveled from Oxford to Reading this afternoon to meet Peter who gave us an orientation to the Saint James Way aka The Camino. We’ll start tomorrow.
Reading
23 mai, Angleterre ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
A Banksy in Reading - Oscar Wilde escaping the prison.
Oxford
23 mai, Angleterre ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
We found a nice street market this morning. And the Cotswold Lodge was quaint and comfy.
Reading
24 mai, Angleterre ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
The St James Way- Reading to Silchester
Started our morning in Reading at St James Church and finished 14 lonnnggg miles later in Silchester at St. Mary the Virgin Church. We enjoyed our stops at theEn savoir plus
Awesome birthday
24 mai, Angleterre ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
What a way to spend your 65th birthday! Walking 14 miles through the English countryside with amazing friends. While my love is supportive and sweet taking care of our little 🐕 at home.❤️ I’mEn savoir plus
Vicque Ebentheuer
My mom made little pilgrims to hang from our backpacks ❤️
Basingstoke and Deane
24 mai, Angleterre ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
What a day!! Happy Birthday, Vicque!!🥰
Longest Day
25 mai, Angleterre ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
16 miles “officially” today. My watch says 17.4 miles. So tired. Tomorrow is 11.5 miles. They are having unseasonably hot 🥵 weather. Few water stops and open fields makes the day a bitEn savoir plus
Through the wheat fields
25 mai, Angleterre ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
The Road Less Traveled
Alresford, England
26 mai, Angleterre ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
'Tis VERY HOT, and I have blisters on both feet. 😏 Didn't do even half of today's walk but still managed 18k steps with gorgeous countryside and fabulous company.
Day 3 - Dummer to Alresford
26 mai, Angleterre ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Shorter day, but still so hot. 🥵 13ish miles. Saw some wildlife including huge rabbits and a deer. It bounced through the wheat fields. Also saw a nobleman’s house with the flag flying overhead.En savoir plus
Vicque Ebentheuer
My backpack with the coat of many colors my mom made me - wearing a pilgrim shell painted by Steve. And a special scallop shell from Tracy. 🥰🥰🥰
Day 2 views
26 mai, Angleterre ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
We’re walking through some beautiful countrysides.
Day 4 New Alesford to Winchester
27 mai, Angleterre ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
We all made the trek today. Blisters, sciatica, planter fasciitis and all! 😊 All joking aside it was a beautiful walk along watercress beds and babbling brooks. Swans and sheep and churches. HotEn savoir plus
Camino Ingles day 5
27 mai, Angleterre ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Minor twist of my ankle yesterday whilst taking pics of the cows, so not walking today. 🙄
A wonderful day nonetheless. The English countryside is beautiful.
Connie
Scotch Egg
27 mai, Angleterre ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Had one for lunch for you Mike Atwood!
Vicque EbentheuerWe are. It’s a bit more challenging than I expected. But that just makes me stronger, right?!!!
Winchester, England
27 mai, Angleterre ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Everyone else is walking, I'm exploring Winchester and Winchester Cathedral. And shopping. 😁
Connie
Day 5 Winchester to Eastleigh
28 mai, Angleterre ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
A nice overcast day. Little less hot. Most of the day along the river Itchen. Saw lots of swans and cows. Trail was very much like walking through a jungle at times. Very lush. At the end of the dayEn savoir plus
Loathe the Stinging Nettles
28 mai, Angleterre ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
I’m pretty sure the official national crop of England is just pure evil. These stinging nettles literally reach out to assault your legs through your pants. That stinging sensation lasts for hours. 😈
Day 5 Winchester to Bishopstoke
28 mai, Angleterre ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Walking, sweating and enjoying the route.
Good Morning Day 6!
28 mai, Angleterre ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
8 miles to go and we reach God’s Tower, completing the Saint James Way in England. Had a great night’s sleep in a nice cool room and coffee in bed. Slept last night at the Anglers Inn. Super cuteEn savoir plus
We did it! Saint James Way
29 mai, Angleterre ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
The day started out with bushwhacking, transforming into lovely path through a park. With black swans! Ending miles through urban Southampton, finally arriving at God’s Tower. Collected ourEn savoir plus
Voyageur
Makes me smile friend! Congratulations!!! One foot in front of the other, always!!! 😘
VoyageurHave fun little sister!! Proud of you. Be safe.
Looking good! [Joyce]
VoyageurYou look ready! ❤️