by Cruisin Michelle | Jun 21, 2022 | All Blog Posts, Via Francigena
As we continue to meander through the Po Valley, I am constantly surprised by what the famous Camino magic brings our way. Camino magic is a term we learned on our first pilgrimage. I don’t remember where specifically but probably on Dan Mullins Camino podcast. If...
by Cruisin Michelle | Jun 19, 2022 | All Blog Posts, Via Francigena
This long flat road from Santhia to Pavia reminds me first of the Meseta on the Camino Frances only longer. My photos are all same, I am tired of the views, and my inspiration isn’t coming like it was just a few days ago. It also reminds me of how a 15 week semester...
by Cruisin Michelle | Jun 15, 2022 | All Blog Posts, Via Francigena
Ramblings from the Via Francigena… I don’t ask for much when we’re on pilgrimage. Having our most basic needs met is really all we desire which means availability of decent toilet paper, food, and a soft bed. 😆 Unfortunately, that is asking too much at times. 😏 The...
by Cruisin Michelle | Jun 13, 2022 | All Blog Posts, Via Francigena
Sometimes we all need a spot to rest, to think, to regroup, to pause, and of course, to contemplate. Considering how I felt about the long downhill walk into Aosta, Italy When we did our practice Camino on the Little Miami Scenic trail in March, see blogs here, I...
by Cruisin Michelle | Jun 11, 2022 | All Blog Posts, Via Francigena
2017 Camino de Santiago going into Pamplona This photo came up on my Facebook memories today. It’s ironic and funny because without seeing that picture I asked Brian to take the picture below. 2022 Via Francigena going into Rappollo I’m always exhausted after a day of...
by Cruisin Michelle | Jun 10, 2022 | All Blog Posts, Lifestyle, Via Francigena
Oh how I wish we were the best of friends. The pastries, the pizza, the pasta, the bread, Lord have mercy, the bread. I want to have a relationship with these foods like no other relationship I have had before. Sorry, Brian but you get me. Italy makes pizza right! I...
