Wrap Up and Dogs of the Journey
In a few hours Laurie and I fly to Madrid to hike the Camino Ingles from the north of Spain… The rest of the story »Wrap Up and Dogs of the Journey
England
End of the Trail: Offa’s Dyke Day 9
Over a thousand years ago King Offa of Mercia (now part of England) ordered an earthen wall and ditch built… The rest of the story »End of the Trail: Offa’s Dyke Day 9
Land of Castles and Canals
We took a break from serious hiking to explore local castles and enjoy a ride on a horse drawn canal… The rest of the story »Land of Castles and Canals
The Canal in the Sky
Yesterday was more of an exploration day than a hiking day—although we did get in about nine miles of walking.… The rest of the story »The Canal in the Sky
Wild Horse Encounters on Offa’s Dyke
Most of our hikes on this trip we see a lot of sheep—a LOT of sheep, along with some cows.… The rest of the story »Wild Horse Encounters on Offa’s Dyke
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 Salt Path and Welsh Coast, Day 5
This topic is long overdue, but the first section of trail we hiked on this British Isles trip adventure was… The rest of the story »The Salt Path and Welsh Coast, Day 5
Britain’s Smallest City—Half as Good as Rome
We’ve settled into our latest home base, the city of Saint Davids. In addition to being another charming Welsh location… The rest of the story »Britain’s Smallest City—Half as Good as Rome
Hiking the Welsh Coast: Day 3
We love the politeness and sense of humor in this part of England when it comes to warning signs. Instead… The rest of the story »Hiking the Welsh Coast: Day 3
A Puffin Adventure on the Pembrokeshire Coast
When we packed for this three plus month trip, we had to make some hard choices about what to bring… The rest of the story »A Puffin Adventure on the Pembrokeshire Coast