October 1, 2026 Reims, France WWI Battlefields When I was a student in Tour 48 years ago our group toured around many of the chateaux in the Loire valley. We were studying the history of the region; it always struck me that I could be standing where King Francois 1st stood, or where Henri deContinue reading “WALKING IN THE STEPS OF…”
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AN AUSPICIOUS START
September 26, 2026 Tours, France After an excellent trip to Yellowstone the the Grand Tetons we are once again on the road. Or in the air as it may be. And riding the rails too. It really was a janked up beginning to this trip. We gave ourselves two days to do laundry and re-pack,Continue reading “AN AUSPICIOUS START”
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
September 11, 2026 Yellowstone National Park Today is a solemn day. I remember vividly that I was starting my first day of work at a new church 25 years ago. Before turning into the parking lot I heard on the news that a plane had flown into the World Trade Center. My first thoughts thatContinue reading “YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK”
May 13
The Way of St. Francis May 13, 2026 Monterotondo to Monte Sacro Miles walked 1.71 I found this unpublished post from Italy today. It’s tardy, sorry 😣 While Monterotondo was a beautiful city with lots of shops, restaurants, and a charming cathedral, Monte Sacro, which is an actual outskirt of Rome, seems more industrial. MyContinue reading “May 13”
CLEANLINESS IS NEXT TO GODLINESS
The Way of St. Francis May 12, 2026 Monte Libretti to Monterotondo Miles walked 3.78 It’s another day that I’m taking a taxi. Since deciding that I cannot finish this Camino I am still seeing the beauty and grandeur of this country and learning about myself. Today is about cleanliness. Since I arrived way tooContinue reading “CLEANLINESS IS NEXT TO GODLINESS”
RELAX, YOU’RE IN ITALY
The Way of St. Francis May 9, 2026 Poggio Moiano to Toffia Miles walked 11.56 I’m sitting outside and the sun is setting. I’m on my second Aperol spritz and feeling something between content and homesickness. To my left are 5 young men. One them is clearly the father of a little girl. Who remindsContinue reading “RELAX, YOU’RE IN ITALY”
DO I WATCH TOO MUCH TRUE CRIME?
The Way of St. Francis May 7, 2026 Reiti to Monteleone Miles walked 3.64 Sometimes I really believe that I watch too much true crime. Let me tell you how the day unfolded and you can let me know what you think. My B&B for tonight messaged to say that they had a plumbing problemContinue reading “DO I WATCH TOO MUCH TRUE CRIME?”
NO RAIN YET
The Way of St. Francis May 4, 2026 Arrone to Piediluco Miles walked 10.48 miles Another beautiful on the camino. I keep hearing g about rain, but so far it’s been dry and sunny. Fingers crossed that it stays that way. Today is an up, up days. Signore explained that I could take the pathContinue reading “NO RAIN YET”
MONTELUCO
The Way of St. Francis April 30, 2026 Spoleto to Monteluco Miles walked 3.01 So you’re probably wondering why my walking miles is so low. Well it’s because I took a taxi. Yesterday’s walk was so challenging and the climb today was very difficult (that’s what the guide said “very difficult”) and in combination withContinue reading “MONTELUCO”
LOOK, A PRIEST!
The way of St. Francis Foligno to Trevi April 27, 2026 Miles walked 9.78 miles Today was a long walk out of Foligno along a main street. I came to a place with a little church but the doors were locked. This is a big difference between the Camino Frances, and the Camino Portugues &Continue reading “LOOK, A PRIEST!”
