Short Stories From the Albergue
Laurie and I have only half a week until the end of August when we finish our stint as Hospitaleros… The rest of the story »Short Stories From the Albergue
Hiking
Managing a Pilgrim Hotel
Laurie and I spent about four weeks in Europe playing tourists with a group of friends. It included over a… The rest of the story »Managing a Pilgrim Hotel
Hazel’s Excellent Adventure
We’re spending a week in Packwood, Washington, on the eastern outskirts of Mount Rainier National Park. It’s part of our… The rest of the story »Hazel’s Excellent Adventure
Hiking the Oregon Coast
Last year we spent a week backpacking a good section of the central Oregon Coast. Amazing scenery, albeit some blasting… The rest of the story »Hiking the Oregon Coast
The Variety Pack: Offa’s Dyke, Day 6
We were back on the Offa’s Dyke Path with full packs for our sixth day. It was an extreme variety… The rest of the story »The Variety Pack: Offa’s Dyke, Day 6
Royal Mail Scavenger Hunt and Offa’s Dyke: Day 2
We’ve started a scavenger hunt as part of our trip: a hunt for “Royal Cyphers” on Royal Mail boxes. “What,”… The rest of the story »Royal Mail Scavenger Hunt and Offa’s Dyke: Day 2
The Offa Dyke Trail: Day 1
We are now on our fourth trail system on this trip, the Offa Dyke Trail which roughly follows the historical… The rest of the story »The Offa Dyke Trail: Day 1
The Big Storm and Day 8 of the Welsh Coastal Path
During our sojourn in Wales we’ve been reminded by several monuments about a storm that took place here in October… The rest of the story »The Big Storm and Day 8 of the Welsh Coastal Path
Celebrating—and Hiking
Yesterday we had an 11 mile hike scheduled that would have got us back into town late—the day of Laurie… The rest of the story »Celebrating—and Hiking
The Unexpected Just Around the Corner
Our trek today is a perfect example of encountering surprises on our hike. Yesterday was about wildlife, today was about… The rest of the story »The Unexpected Just Around the Corner