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...
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...
by Cruisin Michelle | Apr 1, 2022 | All Blog Posts, Hiking Adventures
As I sit in our hotel in Newport, Kentucky overlooking the Ohio River, I can’t believe we just accomplished this goal. I knew we were able but until you do something like this you just don’t know how it will go. I’m thankful to be warm. The crazy part is I am...
by Cruisin Michelle | Mar 28, 2022 | All Blog Posts, Hiking Adventures
Glorious day 3, oh how glorious you are for getting us back on track. We slept like babies, awoke with a renewed spirit, our legs were miraculously healed overnight, and as a bonus, the sun was shining. In 3 days we have covered over 30 miles, with almost half of that...
by Cruisin Michelle | Mar 27, 2022 | All Blog Posts, Hiking Adventures
The sun teased us a few times today but the cold air never gave us a break. I hate trusting a forecast only to be disappointed by it. The 2nd day of walking is always harder. Momentum doesn’t come as easy as the first days adrenaline rush. The aches and pains start to...