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The VF Day 14 & 15: Toilet Paper, Food, & A Soft Bed

The VF Day 14 & 15: Toilet Paper, Food, & A Soft Bed

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...
Hiking the Via Francigena Day 4 & 5: Our Highest Pass

Hiking the Via Francigena Day 4 & 5: Our Highest Pass

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...
VF Day 3 & 4: Hiking the Swiss Alps

VF Day 3 & 4: Hiking the Swiss Alps

by Cruisin Michelle | Jun 3, 2022 | All Blog Posts, Via Francigena

Somebody suggested I should let that thought sink in. I guess I hadn’t thought about until we were surrounded by mountains and the only way out is up and over. Wow, it’s sinking in. I didn’t have a blog yesterday, I was having a rough day. It was raining, my shins...
VF Day 1: Jet Lag, Eminent Rain, and Walking

VF Day 1: Jet Lag, Eminent Rain, and Walking

by Cruisin Michelle | Jun 1, 2022 | All Blog Posts, Via Francigena

I should be asleep right now. It’s 1:30 a.m. There’s rain coming in at 11:00 a.m. so we have to start walking early. I definitely should be asleep. Unfortunately my body is still adjusting to the 6 hour time zone change and I’m restless with anticipation of the...
Reflections After a Long Distance Hike – 3 Changes for Next Time

Reflections After a Long Distance Hike – 3 Changes for Next Time

by Cruisin Michelle | Apr 2, 2022 | All Blog Posts, Hiking Adventures

Why did I bring that, why didn’t I pack a …, why didn’t I put things away differently. Let’s do this again! Haha The analyzing of all of our gear began on the first day of walking and before the weekend is over we will have resupplied. Gear has been our top...
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