in Houston, Texas
Compared to my past hikes, this was a short one; under 600 km. Started in Madrid. Walked to the first stop, Tres Cantos, which is basically a suburb of Madrid and took the train back to Madrid. The next morning took the train back to Tres Cantos to continue. Camino Madrid, starts in Madrid and... Continue Reading →
In 2022, I headed out to do the Via de La Plata, a 1000 km pilgrimage from Sevilla to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. For the first time Kay joined me and she loved it. Unfortunately, after 10 days of walking, she hurt her leg and we had to stop. We promised to return and finish... Continue Reading →
And 10 Months Later . . .
We'd like to save as much as possible. Of course. Can we save the floors? No, the floors have to go. Can we keep the cabinets? The cabinets are MDF which soak up water. So, the bottom cabinets have to go. We like the granite. Can you save the granite? No. Cannot keep the granite... Continue Reading →
THE DAMN MOUSE STIRRED!!!! Christmas Eve afternoon. It is very quiet. We are home. Bell rings. Our neighbor. Hey, Alan. Oh, hell, no. All this water shouldn't be here. Leak? No, we don't have a water leak. We'd know if we did. Wait let me check but I think we would know if we had... Continue Reading →
Nothing was stirring. Not even a mouse.
Our hotel is in Puerto de Sol, smack dab in the middle of everything. The hotel is ok but not as nice as the one in Merida. It's just not too our taste. Dark, the hallways are painted black, with red leather couches. The floor is of a material that makes it look very dirty... Continue Reading →
Initially, we think about checking out early and heading home. But then we decide to make lemondade. We'll relax in Merida for four days and then spend four days in Madrid. Perhaps, by the time we get to Madrid, Kay's leg will be well enough that we can do a few things there. We walk... Continue Reading →
Kay can't walk. Evidently I was wrong that it was just fatigue and a night's rest would fix her leg right up. Further proof that walking with someone else or in a group can be more dangerous. I once read about a study that claimed that 80% of the deaths due to altitude sickness were... Continue Reading →
Merida to Cruce de Las Herrerias Friday, April 29, 2022 On the way out, just outside the town center, we come across the Merida Acqueduct. It is pretty awe inspiring to see this towering, Roman structure in the middle of the city. For once, I take a lot of pictures. By 9 am we reach... Continue Reading →
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