It felt like a milestone when I changed the date on my daily note to December, my fourth month of traveling. I started in sunny and hot Portugal in early September with Pam, and this week, I’m solo in frosty Scotland, all bundled up. I’ve adjusted to living out of a backpack and figuring out …
During week 12 I spent more time exploring Scotland. It was serendipitous to be in the country of my ancestors while everyone back in the USA celebrated Thanksgiving with family and friends. My heart was filled with gratitude to be able to celebrate a Thanksgiving of my own with other hostel-goers, filling our bellies with …
My first full week in Scotland certainly did not disappoint! At the beginning of the week, I wasn’t quite sure where I was headed. There were a few options on the table, so I started in Glasgow to get my bearings and planned from there. Thankfully, the week unfolded beautifully, and I was able to …
I knew that when I set out to travel around the world, I would miss a lot from my life in the US– family, friends, events, special occasions, even mundane everyday life tasks that had become a part of my daily routine. What I didn’t realize, however, was just how much my heart would yearn …
During week 9, I found myself in a constant state of gratitude, reflection, and awe. Being in this consistent state of travel has really opened my eyes to what is important in life, and has formed a deeper appreciation for other cultures, historical understandings, and life as a whole. I spent this entire week in …
Throughout Week 8 of my journey I felt like I was always on the go, which was vastly different from the end of my time in Spain where I had plenty of time in one place. The week began in my favorite place: at sea. Even there, though, I was met with some unexpected challenges. …
Week 7 of RTW ’23 looked very different from all of my other weeks so far. For the first time on my journey, I stayed in one place for the entire week– not because of a hiccup or obstacle, but because I planned it that way! It certainly felt different to not have to be …
Seven years ago, Pam and I drove to Finisterre after our first Camino was completed. This week, I biked into Finisterre, and it felt so different knowing that I had ridden my bike the whole way in. As I biked in, I could see the wind turbines in the distant hills and remembered being there …
Week 5 of my journey was filled with some twists and turns. When I planned my trip, I knew that I would have to make some changes along the way– after all, you cannot plan for the unexpected. I’ve been managing symptoms of a UTI since Wednesday of last week, and, as you can imagine, …
Week 4 began with pure excitement and joy as we took our final steps into Santiago! After weeks of hiking, exploring, and meeting new friends along the way, Pam and I walked into Santiago feeling accomplished and proud. It’s hard to believe that I’ve already been on my journey for an entire month– something that …
