United StatesHilton Lake47°54’20” N 122°12’5” W
August 10, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 63 °F
When did I become a Pilgrim? Was it 20 yrs ago when my parents returned from walking 1000 miles through Portugal and Spain? Was it 7 yrs ago when I told my Dad I was going to do the Camino "someday"?Read more
United StatesAdvent Lutheran Church47°52’36” N 122°10’25” W
August 11, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
I did a fast morning walk with a full pack. I have packed, unpacked, repacked and looked at everything again. What is really Needed for 45 days of walking?
United StatesThomas Place Mobile Home Park47°52’46” N 122°10’26” W August 11, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
Leaving to go to Calgary, Canada
Last night and this morning I was trying to get my pack lighter and lighter. Final weight: 20lbs
CanadaCalgary International Airport51°7’25” N 113°59’36” W August 14, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
It has been a very long time since I have flown over the ocean. I like my seat...last seat in the corner. I land at 12:30 PM in Paris. One of the flight attendants has done the Camino and told meRead more
CanadaCalgary International Airport51°7’19” N 114°0’4” W August 15, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
I landed in Paris, France. I walked around the city in a jetlagged daze down Rue de Marriage passed blocks of stores selling gowns and tuxes. You can buy one in bright yellow or looking like Travolta!Read more
FranceSacré-Cœur Basilica48°53’12” N 2°20’34” E
August 16, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
It is interesting to learn the history of this beautiful Basilica that only became a national historic monument in 2022. It is built on the location where the Jesuit priests originated. There has beenRead more
FranceArc de Triomphe48°52’26” N 2°17’42” E August 16, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
A cloudy but lovely day to walk! I saw Paris today: The Sienne, Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower!
FranceParis 20 Ménilmontant48°51’38” N 2°23’36” E August 17, 2024 in France ⋅ 🌧 68 °F
A rainy day in Paris is a perfect day to people-watch. I also went to a cemetery that I could have spent ALL day in. It has Victor Hugo, the founder of Le Bon Marche and many more famous and infamousRead more
FranceSacré-Cœur Basilica48°53’14” N 2°20’36” E August 18, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Leaving Paris makes me realize that I must return. I spent a lot of time inside Sacre Coeur praying and there are so many more neighbors I'd like to explore.
FranceGare de Paris-Montparnasse48°50’26” N 2°19’15” E
August 18, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
Took the fast train from Paris to Lourdes. Staying at a Pilgrims Hostel called La Ruche. I can hear singing from the cathedral a block away. They are singing Ave Maria as I fall asleep.
Traveler We will keep our eyes on you!
Hello there👋 Hope you will meet all the people who are good to you💙
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