Atlanta Georgia to Madrid Spain
Mark and I left the Embassy Suites about 10:30am. We waited in the airport for check-in. The Spanish Covid safety report was unbelievably difficult. I tried to fill it out 4 separa
St Jean Pied de Port
We received our credentials at the Pilgrim office in St. Jean Pied de Port. The Napoleon Pass is closed due to snow. I'm sad about that because I have dreamed of crossing over into
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 Ma
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday – March 31st – April 2nd
I spent a couple of days with Ann exploring the Pigeon Forge area. We rode the Pigeon Forge trolly all around the area. Stopped and shopped in the different stores. We also d
Wednesday, March 30th
Mt. Collins Shelter to Newfound Gap 4.9 miles Total miles 207.7 My last Appalachian Trail hike for now. I hiked out with Stumpknocker Mark. We hiked the same pace and were me
Tuesday, March 29th
Silers Bald Shelter to Mt. Collins Shelter 7.3 miles Total miles 202.8 Today’s hike was a lot longer than I anticipated. I was very happy at the beginning. I feel like
Monday, March 28th
Derrick Knob Shelter to Silers Bald Shelter 5.7 miles Total miles 195.5 Last night was 14°. Brrrr Today’s hike was very nice. There were some steep uphill climbs, but
Sunday, March 27th
Mile 187.7 (dispersed camping) to Derrick Knob Shelter 2 miles Total miles 189.9 I took my time getting ready this morning. I didn’t have far to hike. Taking a tent dow
Saturday, March 26th
Russell Field Shelter to Mile 187.8 (dispersed camping) 7 miles Total miles 187.7 Today was my most difficult day. The terrain was relentless with the elevation changes and rocky p
Camino de Santiago
I'm pivoting to the Camino de Santiago France from the Appalachian Trail. The Camino de Santiago is my dream hike.