At Home in the Shire
After a great stay in Penzance, where we sighted no pirates, we have journeyed to a small town called Lostwithiel,… The rest of the story »At Home in the Shire
Europe
Cruising to the Olde Country
A repositioning cruise is an alternative to flying to Europe. Many cruise lines reposition ships from the Americas to Europe… The rest of the story »Cruising to the Olde Country
Day 10: Vila do Conde to Esposende. Normal Again
”Walking is the rhythm of life.” Gary Snyder Day two of our “reboot” on the Caminho Portuguese and things are… The rest of the story »Day 10: Vila do Conde to Esposende. Normal Again
Camino Portuguese Day 2: Alverca to Vila Franca
“Portugal has a peaceful feel about it. I sit on the terrace overlooking the vineyard there and I feel cut… The rest of the story »Camino Portuguese Day 2: Alverca to Vila Franca
Caminho Portuguese Day 1: Lisbon to Alverca do Ribatejo
“We plan, God laughs.” Old Yiddish Saying If you know us, you know we are hooked on caminos—usually European based… The rest of the story »Caminho Portuguese Day 1: Lisbon to Alverca do Ribatejo
A Day (or so) on The Rock
”Look round, my boys, and view how beautiful the Rock appears by the light of the glorious fire.” George Augustus… The rest of the story »A Day (or so) on The Rock
Segue in Sevilla
“The air soft as that of Seville in April, and so fragrant that it was delicious to breathe it.” Christopher… The rest of the story »Segue in Sevilla
King Ludwig’s Way Day 5: The Final Leg
Our fifth day on King Ludwig’s Way was scheduled to be an 18 mile leg with great views of the… The rest of the story »King Ludwig’s Way Day 5: The Final Leg
King Ludwig’s Day 4: Cows and Catholics
Our guidebook promised that the shorter segment today would be “action packed” and it was. The first action theme was—cows,… The rest of the story »King Ludwig’s Day 4: Cows and Catholics
King Ludwig’s Way Day 3: Don’t Let the Rain Come Down
We have been really blessed on this trip weather wise. Although there have been periods of rain none really fell… The rest of the story »King Ludwig’s Way Day 3: Don’t Let the Rain Come Down