@janiec One thought I have not seen mentioned (apologies if I missed it) is how restorative a hot shower, however quick, can be after walking all day. No matter how tired I was or how tough the distance may have been, the hot shower and fresh clothing felt like a magic reset button. The...
North Texan checking in again. I am sure you can read some of this in the news, but this is what we know from our proximity to all the boots on the ground. I live in Dallas which is 220 miles from Houston and about 410 from Corpus, where the hurricane made landfall.
Parts of the Texas coast are...
All is well in Dallas - the rain has just started. We appreciate the prayers and good thoughts - lots of people (my friends and family included) will be dealing flooding and heavy rains over the next 3 days.
Hang in there Gulf Shores Peregrinos!
I think an Apple watch would be fantastic as well! I don't think it will be here before I depart. My iPhone and iPad mini are coming with me this time. I have not made up my mind about apps just yet. I do plan to scan my guide books and breakout the maps separately as well. The gadgets will...
Can I like this thread a few extra times? @ivar , this would rank high on my happiness index.
Also I should be in Santiago in early June. A meet-up sounds perfect.
I keep joking with my friends that I am obsessed with the forum and read it all day like people use Facebook. I just realized, I do this because it makes me feel good.
I read all sorts of posts I know arn't related to my upcoming Camino or even members I have come to follow. I just like it...
My feelings exactly! I was reading the news yesterday and feeling terribly weighed down. I switched gears and went to the forum afterwards as a pallet cleanser. The observation of people being in community with one another and experiencing the overall positive tone of our members is good for the...
My daily urban trek home but filled with snow - a rare sight in Dallas, TX.
http://leahschier.tumblr.com/post/112277200427/where-did-you-walk-today-my-favorite-thread-on
Also, can I just say, I think we have a choice not to let this become a political or religious debate. If you are not a fan of her post, the respectful thing to do would be to move on and not comment. We have a choice to not engage in debate or speak ill of a religious group.
Kanga is...
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