Adventure Journals
DAY 2 – CAMINO INGLES MAY 2024
The one with the amazing oasis cafe, a few PUDS and some unusual sound effects! Location: Neda to Betanzos Miles: 22 miles Health: most of the group is doing well. One has a big toe blister, and nearly everyone suffered from the heat, but a good night’s rest should do the trick. Weather: Bloody…
Read MoreDay 1 – CAMINO INGLES MAY 2024
The one with the lost phone, the biggest magnolia bush in Europe and a swim in the sea. Location: Ferrol to Neda Miles: 14 miles Health: All good. Weather: Lovely sunny day, approx 20 degrees. HIGHLIGHTS:- 7.40 am – Breakfast was superb! A cold buffet was followed by a hot-cooked breakfast for those…
Read MoreROMANIAN TRIP 2024 – DAY TWO
The one with the self-mutilating bear, Dracula’s Castle and a very long wait! 8 am – I slept like a log! I enjoyed breakfast with the gang then met everyone outside to catch the noddy bus to the bear sanctuary. Marius tells us some sad stories about the bears on the route, which include one…
Read MoreROMANIAN TRIP 2024 – DAY ONE
The one with the beautiful castle, steaming mulled wine, awesome goulash, and a double bear encounter! 7.30 am – I slept well and woke up around 4.30 am. I kept snoozing and by 6 am I just had to get up. I enjoyed a soak in the bath and then caught up with my journal.…
Read MoreROMANIAN TRIP 2024 – Travel Day
The one with a flight full of Rugby players, an educating walk in the rain, and the most amazing dinner! HIGHLIGHTS OF Today: I was looking forward to sleeping in a huge Premier Inn bed, which is super comfy. Did you know you can buy Premier Inn beds, pillows, mattress covers etc? The room was…
Read MorePCT 2023 – Day 8 The one with the frigging scary rattle snake and moms pie! #2
The one with the frigging scary rattle snake and moms pie! Location: Julian to MM 80.4 tent site. PCT Mile Marker: 80.4 with an elevation of 3074ft I actually walked: 5 miles (known as a “Nero” on trail). Money: Resupply $54 Health: I feel awesome after a great nights sleep. My feet are sore but…
Read MorePCT 2023 – Day 8 The one with the frigging scary rattle snake and moms pie!
The one with the frigging scary rattle snake and moms pie! Location: Julian to MM 80.4 tent site. PCT Mile Marker: 80.4 with an elevation of 3074ft I actually walked: 5 miles (known as a “Nero” on trail). Money: Resupply $54 Health: I feel awesome after a great nights sleep. My feet are sore but…
Read MorePCT 2023 – Day 7: The one with the blazing heat, trail magic and a fabulous historic cabin!
The one with the blazing heat, trail magic and a fabulous historic cabin! Location: mile marker 47.8 tent site. PCT Mile Marker: 77.3 and elevation started at 5253ft and finished at 2251ft I actually walked: 15.4 miles Money: Cheeseburger & beer $15 and $213 for a cabin (split between me and Di) $10 for a…
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