by Cruisin Michelle | Mar 3, 2025 | All Blog Posts, Camino de Santiago
It’s easy to overpack for a pilgrimage—believe me, I’ve learned from experience! On my first Camino, I carried way too much gear, and it was quite a burden, especially since I had to carry it all on my back. Fortunately, on the trips we plan, you’ll have luggage...
by Cruisin Michelle | Jul 18, 2022 | All Blog Posts, Via Francigena
I didn’t know my body could be this tired. Even though I see new muscles every day, I am tired. Besides how exhausted I feel, what has surprised me the most on this pilgrimage is a roller coaster of emotions. Put your seat belt on because I am going to talk about the...
by Cruisin Michelle | Jul 10, 2022 | All Blog Posts, Via Francigena
It is amazing what a change will do for the soul. We experience changes all the time from a new week, beautiful sunset, shift in the weather, a refurbished home, a new pet, or even new neighbors. Whatever the change, it’s all around us, happening even when we don’t...
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 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...
