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Traveler St. James, the Greater
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- Jun 24, 2022, 1:30 PM
- ☀️ 77 °F
- Altitude: 98 ft
- United States New York Queens Richmond Hill Jacob Riis Playground 40.700733, -73.83539640°42’3” N 73°50’7” W
Shake Down!
June 24, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Today, Claudia and I finally took the time to go through our backpacks together and compare notes. I had a lot of questions about minutia that needed to be answered, and we talked mostly about whether we needed certain items. For example, I’m not taking the raincoat, but am taking my rain jacket. Throwing caution to the wind there, but what the hell, you only go around once. No listerine or liquid soap. Que horror! Correct plugs for Portugal and Spain. Etc. etc. etc.

In the end, we both feel very good about minimizing our backpack footprint and very well prepared for our experience. Time will tell. Prayers are gratuitously accepted.Read more
Traveler We sprayed our backpacks with premetherin (to prevent bedbugs hopping on board) and I washed my socks with “earth sheets.” Now, having a beer!
6/24/22Reply
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Traveler St. James, the Greater
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- Jun 24, 2022, 4:06 PM
- ☀️ 77 °F
- Altitude: 105 ft
- United States New York Queens Richmond Hill Jacob Riis Playground 40.700676, -73.83540340°42’2” N 73°50’7” W
Past Journal Entries
June 24, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
So, as most of you may know, this is not the first time we have scheduled this pilgrimage. It was one of my birthday gifts when I turned 60, ALMOST FIVE YEARS AGO. This is the third time. In the past, as I prepared to go in 2018 and 2020, I tried to start journaling. For the most part I didn’t get that far, but I did some. I have them and decided that I would try to re-create them (read my writing) here and publish for what they are worth. It’s an effort to bring everything full circle.

I will post them as separate entries so if you are interested in reading them you may.Read more
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Traveler St. James, the Greater
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- Jun 24, 2022, 5:25 PM
- ☀️ 79 °F
- Altitude: 105 ft
- United States New York Queens Richmond Hill Jacob Riis Playground 40.700722, -73.83541940°42’3” N 73°50’8” W
February 20, 2021
June 24, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Walking - Saturday - Feb. 20, 2021

Walked 1.19 miles. (Tot. 1.19) Decided to take Biscuit with me just to start. Short walk, so not a lot to say. Just great to be out after the winter of the Century and spending the last 10 days inside, a fair amount with Scott, Elizabeth and their kids - Lucy (7), Ada (4) Briggs (almost 2). Beautiful but windy day. I decided I would try to walk on the weekends as much as possible and hope to get 2+ miles in during lunch @ work.Read more
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Traveler St. James, the Greater
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- Jun 24, 2022, 7:41 PM
- ⛅ 72 °F
- Altitude: 98 ft
- United States New York Queens Richmond Hill Jacob Riis Playground 40.700718, -73.83537340°42’3” N 73°50’7” W
Final Send Off
June 24, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
Back to 2022

Tonight was the final send off from Jerry’s. Seeley joined us for dinner. A wonderful dinner of Hawaiian chicken from the grill with cooked pineapple, green beans, mashed potatoes and a smorgasbord of desserts. Kathleen and Seeley left to stay at Seeley’s and shop and go to a show. Great evening. Wonderful send off. Thank you Jerry and Ana!Read more
Traveler Great evening!!🤘🏽
6/25/22Reply
Traveler Love it!
6/25/22Reply
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Traveler Camino Portugues
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- Jul 9, 2022, 10:00 AM
- ⛅ 77 °F
- Altitude: 32 m
- United States New York Queens Richmond Hill Jacob Riis Playground 40.700722, -73.83543340°42’3” N 73°50’8” W
Day 14
Traveling home
July 9, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
The trip home began with a quick, easy flight out of Porto to London Heathrow. While standing in an endless security line, British Airways changed our NYC flight to the next day! Very long story short, we went standby and made it to NYC the same day, though our luggage (backpacks and gifts!) is still in London. My brother Jerry, his wife Ana, their daughter Jerianne, and other NYC family members threw us a “congratulations peregrines” party. What a way to return!

The travel day tested my patience with myself and with others. But little moments of joy pushed through the obstacles-we got our “premium economy” seats with extra leg room; we saw other travelers happy to have made the flight; the airline food was not bad at all; I slept on the plane. Small things that add up to many blessings.

Though this Camino with Charles is over, I think it will impact my life for some time. We have stories to share and foot doctor appointments to schedule. Thanks to everyone for sharing our journey. Who will be next to go on this pilgrimage? Buen Camino!Read more
Traveler Wonderful post! You both loved & took care of each other. What a journey. I love you both so much! ❤️❤️
7/11/22Reply
Kathie Lassos the Moon Love your tees!!
7/11/22Reply
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Traveler St. James, the Greater
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- Jun 24, 2022, 5:23 PM
- ☀️ 75 °F
- Altitude: 105 ft
- United States New York Queens Richmond Hill Jacob Riis Playground 40.700705, -73.83547540°42’3” N 73°50’8” W
Camino Portugues - 2018
June 24, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
1/23/2018

“Walk” began with the purchase of the Camino guidebook by John Brierley. Trying to read through it to gain as much knowledge as possible before the actual walk in May/June.

So far I have learned that at least part of the C.P. was actually part of St. James’ path during his teachings about Christ.

Being the one who really enjoys tech stuff, I have the latest in high tech gear - backpack, poles, towel, etc. So, I plan on training with that as I go forward.

Claudia, who is taking me, took me on a trial walk at the Balcones Canyon Lands Wildlife Refuge near Marble Falls, Texas. Cloudy and cool, but overall a good start. The equipment worked well, including the GoPro. Actually, too well. I recorded our voices too, which I didn’t expect. We had a good time talking and not talking. And I believe we will be fairly well compatible during our 2 week Camino. So, things have begun on a very positive note. No real fears. Just anticipation.Read more
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Traveler St. James, the Greater
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- Jun 24, 2022, 5:35 PM
- ☀️ 75 °F
- Altitude: 98 ft
- United States New York Queens Richmond Hill Jacob Riis Playground 40.70071, -73.83541140°42’3” N 73°50’7” W
February 22, 2021
June 24, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Walking - February 22, 2021

Yes 2021. My walk to the Camino has been a WALK TO THE CAMINO. 2018 was the year! Bowel obstructions shut me down. 2020, the St. James’ birthday lands on a Sunday - a special Jubilee Year. NOPE COVID 19 - which has now stretched into 2021 with many, too many unknowns. So, no Camino in Spain this year. Now looking forward to 2022.

So, hope springs eternal and other Camino opportunities. St. James - Dallas is having a “Camino to St. James” during Lent. The goal to complete 100 km by Palm Sunday.Read more
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Traveler St. James, the Greater
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- Jun 24, 2022, 6:10 PM
- ☀️ 73 °F
- Altitude: 105 ft
- United States New York Queens Richmond Hill Jacob Riis Playground 40.70071, -73.83544240°42’3” N 73°50’8” W
February 21, 2021
June 24, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Walking - Sunday - February 21, 2021

Barbara’s 59th b-day!
Decided to listen to “Contemplative Music” and avoid distractions. I took Biscuit the 1/2 mile for a play date and walked 3.22 miles (Tot. 4.41). Walked in Fair Oaks Ranch and took, started, my regular route for 3 miles and decided to change and follow the Trail. A little rocky/muddy after the snow, but good practice for hiking. The most common trash is the “mask flower” or weed. It’s a face mask stuck on a weed. Lots of people out, walking, running, riding bikes, etc.Read more
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Traveler St. James, the Greater
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- Jun 24, 2022, 6:27 PM
- ☀️ 73 °F
- Altitude: 105 ft
- United States New York Queens Richmond Hill Jacob Riis Playground 40.700714, -73.83547240°42’3” N 73°50’8” W
February 22, 2021
June 24, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Walking - Monday - February 22, 2021

Walked 2.32 miles (Tot. 6.73). I went during lunch. The first day is the hardest. It was a nice walk, listening to music, in one ear. I went out San Antonio Street towards Granzin’s and then around St. John’s Epis. Church. They have the Way of the Cross on the property and I spent a little time looking at those. I did notice a lot of cactus plants and related succulents were quite possibly dead after the hard freeze for a week. Nice, quiet quick walk. Had to get to Veterans Treatment Court.Read more
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- Jun 24, 2022, 6:30 PM
- 🌙 70 °F
- Altitude: 92 ft
- United States New York Queens Richmond Hill Jacob Riis Playground 40.700779, -73.83512940°42’3” N 73°50’6” W
Caught up!
June 24, 2022 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 70 °F
Walking - Tuesday - February 23, 2021

Walked 3.66 miles (Total 10.39) Started off rather quaint. Walked across the new bridge on E. San Antonio over the Comal River. Headed north to Union towards the hospital. Different roads and surfaces were good training for walking. Tried some different music. Christian Classical, etc. Not sure what I like best. Went down a familiar park road towards Hinman Island and ran into construction. Ended up walking on the golf course to get past it. (Rude golfers). One more reason not to golf. Ended up circling back the way I had already been. But ok. Still pretty peaceful at a pretty good pace. 20.17 minute mile.Read more
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