by CruisinColemans | Jun 18, 2024 | All Blog Posts, Camino del Norte
We’ve been walking for a week. My feelings are a mix between excitement about what we’re seeing and a bit of homesickness. I always get this feeling about a week into any summer trip, especially since becoming a grandma. The Cathedral de Santiago in Bilbao  This...
by CruisinColemans | Jun 13, 2024 | All Blog Posts, Camino del Norte
The views continue to improve. I don’t know how long it will last so I’m trying to take it all in. Though this terrain has my knees and thighs screaming! An easy climb Every kilometer takes a long time and every view takes my breath away or is that the climbing?...
by Cruisin Michelle | Jul 5, 2022 | All Blog Posts, Camino de Santiago, Via Francigena
Gear – Gear – Gear! Let’s talk gear. It’s not my favorite subject to write about but I love to read what others carry in their backpacks, so alas, I need to talk about it too! Haha! Skip to the end for the list of items and links! Watch the video on...
by Cruisin Michelle | Jun 28, 2022 | All Blog Posts, Via Francigena
I’m always excited for new scenery, entering the Apennine Mountains was no exception after the long, flat days of the Po Valley. I’m like a kid who is excited but forgets every time how much work the mountains can be to hike. I can’t talk more about a balanced life...
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...