Miles: 17.1 Elevation gain: 1903ft Today was a lot. And a lot of different things. First off, it was 17 miles. And that is a lot. The first seven miles flew by with no problem. We were feeling good and keeping a strong pace. The weather was overcast but warm. Walking above Diggle We came …
Continue reading From Diggle to Hebden Bridge: it was a long day.
Miles: 14.3 Elevation gain: 3373ft The Miles: Today the miles piled on easily. I was actually stronger today than yesterday which felt strange as we inched closer to 30 miles. The walking wasn’t easier. In fact we had some serious climbs today. We felt lucky that half way we came across a lady in a …
Continue reading From Torside to Diggle: roadside coffee and oatcakes too.
Planes. Trains. Automobiles. Three days of travel to get us to the starting point. So many things to consider as we move toward the start of our walk. Through the airport and the sidewalks of London, I am struck by the beauty of diversity. People are so different and lovely and funny and weird. People …
This post is pure indulgence for me. Everything about Ireland was an indulgence, and ever since I returned I have been dreaming about it. Writing about it keeps me dreaming. Our train ride around Ireland was one of those rare holidays that everything was perfection. The people we traveled with, the weather. All of it, …
Los Barriles, Baja California Sur, Mexico A few weeks ago I read this story on the brain benefits of being at the beach. It said that barefeet in the sand makes a person more grounded. That listening to waves simulates the feeling of being told "don't worry" over and over again. That the smell of …
Sometimes travels take us in delightful ways that we had not considered, and when we hop a train or climb a hill, the destination is a sweet surprise like a frosty rootbeer float on a hot summer day. The nooks and crannies in the U.K. most certainly offer those delights. If you are lucky enough …
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