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I slept late in Burguete after 2 grueling days, and started my hike a little after 9:30. While not as strenuous as the first two days, there were plenty of hilly challenges, both up and down. Everything I’ve read says that the body takes about a week to acclimate to walking long distances daily. So,…
To say that these two days have been grueling is a severe understatement. The 19 miles I hiked these past two days (with an elevation gain of more than 4,000 feet) has been the biggest physical challenge of my life. Yesterday was a constant steep uphill. Today was more moderate climbs, but much longer. But,…
St. Jean Pied de Port (meaning…St. John at the foot of the pass), is an old, old town in Basque Country, a region with its own language, cultures and ethnicity and that straddles parts of France and Spain. Just up the hill from where I’m staying, there is a stone citadel that was used in…
After a year of planning, the day is finally here. I’m equal parts excited and nervous. O’Hare Airport, even in the middle of a Thursday afternoon is a hub of activity! I have three hours until my flight leaves, so it’s time to read a little, people watch a lot, and remind myself to savor…
I’ve pared my gear down to what I consider the essentials. The total weight (not including what I will wear and my hiking poles) is 15.17 pounds. This includes clothing, electronics, toiletries, first aid, sleeping bag liner and inflatable pillow, water bottle, muscle roller, hat, rain poncho, lightweight towel, passport, sunglasses, reading glasses, and guidebooks/maps.
It’s remarkable how when I tell people about my upcoming adventure, that they all seem to have the same questions. So, here are all the answers in one place! Other questions for me? Comment below!
Less than a month from today I will be in Spain! A year of planning, excitement, and a little bit of apprehension will be over and the adventure will begin. So, naturally I’ve been thinking about how different my 7 week journey will be from my ordinary, everyday life. Bring it on! 7 weeks without……
A Wisconsin Girl Takes a Walk 