Tuesday, April 5th

A Camino shell shaped mushroom, I found on the Appalachian Trail.

I have a major announcement! I’m pivoting to Spain from the Appalachian Trail. My wonderful husband Mark gave me a lovely surprise for my 60th birthday, a couple of weeks ago. He gave me an airline ticket to Spain so I could walk/hike the Camino de Santiago (The Way of St. James). 

I will be starting the Camino Frances in a few days. The Camino Frances starts from St. Jean Pied de Port at the base of the Pyrenees in France and crosses the entire northern part of the country of Spain for at least 500 miles. Another 70 if I go to Finisterra, the western coast. 

The Camino has been my dream for years. I was supposed to go in early 2020. Covid canceled it. I am beyond excited for this opportunity. My daughter Alyssa and her boyfriend will be hiking the first portion with me from France to Pamplona. 

I feel truly blessed to have such a wonderful husband and daughters. They are more than I ever dreamed of. ❤

I’ll be updating my blog with the hike from the Camino if you wish to follow along.