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”
Category Archives: walking
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”
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
The Way of St. Francis May 10, 2026 Toffia to Nerola Miles walked 11.64 Today is a watershed day. I’ll explain at the end. My morning did not start out well. My little apartment had a washing machine (yay!) so I was able to do laundry. This is a real treat when one has beenContinue reading “HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY”
A GOOD DAY WALKING DESPITE GETTING LOST
The Way of St. Francis May 8, 2026 Monteleone to Poggio Moiano Miles walked 8.42 I tried to keep my days on the shorter side because walking through this part of Italy is mountainous. So the walks are shorter but the effort is greater. Yesterday would have been a great day to walk, but IContinue reading “A GOOD DAY WALKING DESPITE GETTING LOST”
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?”
TOO COLD, TOO RAINY
The Way of St. Francis May 5, 2026 Piediluco to Poggio Bustone Miles walked .57 miles Yes you read that right, .57 miles, not 5.7 miles. Piediluco to Poggio Bustone is a long uphill walk and it’s raining today. So I opted to take a taxi. Once again my B&B is at the top ofContinue reading “TOO COLD, TOO RAINY”
