by Cruisin Michelle | Oct 4, 2022 | All Blog Posts, Via Francigena
A budget for any vacation/holiday is a personal topic. It’s scary to allow others to see how we chose to spend our money. We risk judgment and ridicule. However, the benefits of sharing go back to the theme of all my blogs which is to share all parts of our Camino...
by Cruisin Michelle | Jul 12, 2022 | All Blog Posts, Via Francigena
The routine is natural to us, it’s both easy and uncomplicated. We wake up between 5:30-6 a.m. and are walking just as soon as we get out the door. Ideally there’s a bar/caffé between 5-8 km into the walk for a breakfast stop. If I have to wait until 10km, I’m...
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 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 6, 2022 | All Blog Posts, Via Francigena
If I complain about any other climb, let me please remember this day. Oh, the climbing, all day long. I kept repeating all day, “if it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.” I’m searching for change on this pilgrimage. I don’t know completely what change, but...