Have I mentioned that I’m returning to Spain next month? I’ll be there for almost six weeks, walking on the Camino Frances for some of that time (the same route I walked in 2006), and spending the other part of that time serving as a volunteer hospitaliera at Monasterio San Anton, a pilgrim hostel built into the ruins of an abandoned monastery. I am very excited!
Right now I’m going through long ‘to do’ lists, one of which is set up my blog to let me post from my phone. Here it is: my first phone posting.
Let me share some images from the training walks I’ve been doing.
Last week I ambled along the coastal bluffs at Wilder Ranch State Park. It’s hard to see, but that’s a whale out in the bay. I saw three different pods swim by.
Later on the fog cleared, letting the coast shine in all its glory.
Later that week I took a long Beach Walk, from Manresa to Sunset and back again. A sign! I found two (mostly) intact scallop shells, which I took as a sign that yes, I should be going to Spain.
Yesterday I took a nice loop hike in the backcountry at Wilder.
Don’t worry — I’ll be spending minimal time on my devices. I plan on being totally in the present, not lost in the interwebs. But I know people back home like to see a picture or two, and have some idea of where I am.
May 16, 2017 at 2:53 pm
Can’t wait to see updates! I bet Jill is jealous!
May 16, 2017 at 3:30 pm
Wow! Awesome! And I’m so jealous!
Buen Camino, amiga!
May 16, 2017 at 3:42 pm
Looking forward to reading your blog and looking at the pictures you’ll be posting!
May 16, 2017 at 8:35 pm
It’s coming up quickly, isn’t it? Nice to be doing your hikes, good photos. And yes, once you’re over there, keep the photos coming!
May 17, 2017 at 4:10 am
Hooray. Love traveling vicariously!!