January 1, 2018: Several years ago my sister Gloria mentioned the Camino de Santiago to me. I started reading about it and knew...

February 18, 2018: I completed my first training hike in preparation for my pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago. I walked 10 miles in a...

March 4, 2018 I walked 13.1 miles on the C&O Canal this weekend in preparation for my Camino. In honor of my trip, I thought I would post...

March 16, 2018 I am in Texas for the wedding of my niece Katherine. But I still managed to get a training hike completed. I walked 8.11...

March 25, 2018 Training resumes for my Camino de Santiago now that I am back from Texas. I hiked 14.06 miles on the C&O Canal Towpath. I...

March 31, 2018 In my ongoing preparation for my Camino de Santiago I hiked 15.4 miles on the C&O Canal Towpath today starting at the...

April 7, 2018 It was cold and overcast but I went downtown to see the Cherry Blossoms, take some photos, and get some more mileage on my...

April 14, 2018 This is a photo of Mile Marker 0 on the C&O Canal and was part of today's 17.9 mile training hike. Mile Marker 0 marks the...

April 22, 2018 In preparation for my Camino de Santiago beginning in July, I completed a training hike of 11.22 miles. I started at...

April 28, 2018 I completed a 20.56 mile training hike for my Camino de Santiago on the C&O Canal today with an 18 pound backpack. I...

May 5, 2018 Prior to today's training hike I acquired the backpack, poncho, and trekking poles I will be taking with me on the Camino de...

May 12, 2018 In preparation for my Camino de Santiago in July and August I completed 21.23 miles on the C&O Canal Towpath. It represents...

May 25, 2018 Last weekend I was unable to complete a training hike for my Camino de Santiago. I had a commitment to spend the weekend...

May 26, 2018 For today's training hike for my Camino de Santiago I walked 16.45 miles on the C&O Canal beginning at Carderock. On my way...

May 27, 2018 I completed a 15.73 training hike on the C&O Canal Towpath in preparation for my Camino de Santiago. It was another hot and...

May 28, 2018 Since it was a 3-day weekend I took the opportunity to do a training hike for the third consecutive day. But today I only...

June 7, 2018 While attending the TD Ameritrade#EliteLINC Conference at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs I was able to complete a 7.5...

Jun 8, 2018 In preparation for my Camino de Santiago, I completed another training hike of 9.28 miles in Colorado. This is a photo of...

June 17, 2018 It is hard to believe but there are only four weekends left before I leave to begin my Camino de Santiago. Today I walked...

June 24, 2018 I am posting two photos related to this week's training hike of 12.59 miles. One is an image of my "Pilgrim Passport" for...