Author Archives: gypsy

It’s Maureen’s 65th birthday. We were up early and soon out on the cobblestone road that would take us through the town and have us make the first leg of our trip. We made our first stop for a coffee … Continue reading →

We arrived in Bayonne in the morning and didn’t have to wait too long for the connecting train to Saint Jean Pied de Port. That train only took us part of the way and we had to switch to a … Continue reading →

We got to Paris in the morning with no trouble. As usual, I couldn’t sleep on the plane and was tired and stiff by the time we got to the Charles de Gaulle airport. Our first stop for a photo … Continue reading →

Yesterday, Maureen and I went to the city to get Maureen’s new boots and a few other things for the Camino. It’s time to get focused on our preparations. I got Maureen a pair of rain golf gloves – I … Continue reading →

Yesterday it finally was a quiet morning and the sun is shining. Our kids and grandkids have returned home. Now, it is time to get in some focused training for the Camino. Maureen has ordered a new set of boots … Continue reading →

Up at 7:15 as has become a normal time while we are camping. Saturday morning we have to get up at 5:30 as Maureen goes to work. We got off to go hiking at nine this morning and made the … Continue reading →

It’s 7pm and we are both tired from a good hiking workout today, 19 km covered on three different trails. The trails were all uphill and down hill with many steep sections and spruce bogs that needed to be crossed … Continue reading →

It’s 7pm and we have finished with our showers after our day in the West Block of the park. We began with a walk around of Fort Walsh finishing off with the graveyard of the fort from 130 years ago. … Continue reading →

It has been a long time since I last entered anything into this journal. The only reason for the absence is perhaps a simple forgetfulness or lack of interest. Maureen and I are camped at Cypress Hills Park, the centre … Continue reading →

We have been camping at the Gordie Howe Campground in Saskatoon for the past few days. Between rain, shopping and occasional hikes, it was until this morning that we were able to risk a long walk. Well, the weather cooperated … Continue reading →