It’s finally here!! ✈️🌍
21 de maio, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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… thenLeia mais
Chicago
21 de maio, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Heading across the pond to meet up with my BFFs for a pilgrimage through the English countryside.!
Gang’s all here!
22 de maio, Inglaterra ⋅ 🌬 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 de maio, Inglaterra ⋅ 🌬 28 °C
Churches and taverns!
Oxford
23 de maio, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Local Saturday morning market in Oxford.
Saint James Way Orientation
23 de maio, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 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 de maio, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
A Banksy in Reading - Oscar Wilde escaping the prison.
Oxford
23 de maio, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
We found a nice street market this morning. And the Cotswold Lodge was quaint and comfy.
Reading
24 de maio, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 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 theLeia mais
Awesome birthday
24 de maio, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 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’mLeia mais
Vicque Ebentheuer
My mom made little pilgrims to hang from our backpacks ❤️
Basingstoke and Deane
24 de maio, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
What a day!! Happy Birthday, Vicque!!🥰
Longest Day
25 de maio, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 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 bitLeia mais
Through the wheat fields
25 de maio, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
The Road Less Traveled
Alresford, England
26 de maio, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 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 de maio, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 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.Leia mais
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 de maio, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
We’re walking through some beautiful countrysides.
Day 4 New Alesford to Winchester
27 de maio, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 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. HotLeia mais
Camino Ingles day 5
27 de maio, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 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 de maio, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 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 de maio, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Everyone else is walking, I'm exploring Winchester and Winchester Cathedral. And shopping. 😁
Connie
Day 5 Winchester to Eastleigh
28 de maio, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 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 dayLeia mais
Loathe the Stinging Nettles
28 de maio, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 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 de maio, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Walking, sweating and enjoying the route.
Good Morning Day 6!
28 de maio, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 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 cuteLeia mais
We did it! Saint James Way
29 de maio, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 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 ourLeia mais
Viajante
Makes me smile friend! Congratulations!!! One foot in front of the other, always!!! 😘
ViajanteHave fun little sister!! Proud of you. Be safe.
Looking good! [Joyce]
ViajanteYou look ready! ❤️