It’s finally here!! ✈️🌍
21. mai, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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… thenLes mer
Chicago
21. mai, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 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, England ⋅ 🌬 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, England ⋅ 🌬 28 °C
Churches and taverns!
Oxford
23. mai, England ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Local Saturday morning market in Oxford.
Saint James Way Orientation
23. mai, England ⋅ ☀️ 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, England ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
A Banksy in Reading - Oscar Wilde escaping the prison.
Oxford
23. mai, England ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
We found a nice street market this morning. And the Cotswold Lodge was quaint and comfy.
Reading
24. mai, England ⋅ ⛅ 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 theLes mer
Awesome birthday
24. mai, England ⋅ ☀️ 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’mLes mer
Basingstoke and Deane
24. mai, England ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
What a day!! Happy Birthday, Vicque!!🥰
Longest Day
25. mai, England ⋅ ☀️ 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 bitLes mer
Through the wheat fields
25. mai, England ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
The Road Less Traveled
Alresford, England
26. mai, England ⋅ ☀️ 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, England ⋅ ☀️ 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.Les mer
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, England ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
We’re walking through some beautiful countrysides.
Day 4 New Alesford to Winchester
27. mai, England ⋅ ☀️ 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. HotLes mer
Camino Ingles day 5
27. mai, England ⋅ ☀️ 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, England ⋅ ☀️ 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, England ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Everyone else is walking, I'm exploring Winchester and Winchester Cathedral. And shopping. 😁
Connie
Day 5 Winchester to Eastleigh
28. mai, England ⋅ ⛅ 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 dayLes mer
Loathe the Stinging Nettles
28. mai, England ⋅ ⛅ 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, England ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Walking, sweating and enjoying the route.
Good Morning Day 6!
28. mai, England ⋅ ☁️ 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 cuteLes mer
We did it! Saint James Way
29. mai, England ⋅ ☁️ 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 ourLes mer
Reisende
Makes me smile friend! Congratulations!!! One foot in front of the other, always!!! 😘
ReisendeHave fun little sister!! Proud of you. Be safe.
Looking good! [Joyce]
ReisendeYou look ready! ❤️