The Long Trail Portraits; July 10, 2023
The forecasts for rain were correct. The State of Vermont declared a State of Emergency this day because many places were facing severe flooding, including… Read More »The Long Trail Portraits; July 10, 2023
The Long Trail Portraits; July 11, 2023
We woke to rain, albeit, lighter than it was the past day. By 8 am, we were hiking and wet. Keeping feet dry was impossible… Read More »The Long Trail Portraits; July 11, 2023
The Long Trail Portraits; July 12, 2023
The weather was cooperative for this, our toughest day hiking the Long Trail. We started early and made our way through Devil’s Gulch, a narrow… Read More »The Long Trail Portraits; July 12, 2023
The Long Trail Portraits; July 13, 2023
If the trail ahead resembled yesterday’s stretch, there wouldn’t be any suitable places to stop for 7.5 km. So we ate breakfast at Tillotson Camp… Read More »The Long Trail Portraits; July 13, 2023
Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Portraits: March 22, 2023
Jamie Kelly and I left our B&B early, took the subway to the waterfront in Lisbon, and walked to the Cathedral. She took my photo… Read More »Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Portraits: March 22, 2023
Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Portraits: March 23, 2023
I left the hostel early and caught the train south to Alverca to make up the trail I missed before Vila Franca de Xira. The… Read More »Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Portraits: March 23, 2023
Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Portraits: March 24, 2023
Mette and I set out early to be the heat. This day we walked through fields and vineyards which were hot by 10 am. We… Read More »Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Portraits: March 24, 2023
Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Portraits: March 25, 2023
Mette and I left Santarem early and took some cool photos of the mist and sunrise. As long as the mist lasted, the temperature was… Read More »Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Portraits: March 25, 2023
Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Portraits: March 26, 2023
We started early again this day with the hopes of reaching Tomar. I was able to get some decongestant at a small town pharmacy along… Read More »Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Portraits: March 26, 2023
Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Portraits: March 27, 2023
I felt no better this morning so I walked across the road and asked the friendly neighbor Luis for a ride to the hospital. He took… Read More »Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Portraits: March 27, 2023