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I saw the first Oncologist/Surgeon today. My friend Chance, whose mother died of lung cancer two years ago, went along with me since Rob ...

Today I managed to get an appointment with one of the most respected Breast Surgeons in Portland, Oregon!  Her name is Dr. Nathalie Johnson ...

I know most of you are here to read about the Camino Santiago, and I promise, we'll get to that as I have a plan to fly to Madrid on Mar...

Christmas night I found a lump in my left breast. After a mammogram and ultrasound, the Radiologist's report says he suspects it is ma...

I spent the morning rounding up items I "think" I will take on the Via de la Plata in March.  There is no pack transport on this...

I just can't believe it but Group One of our 2021 Holy Year Camino is FULL! There are only 4 spots left in Joe's group if you ...

I STRONGLY suggest that you do not check your bags to Spain. If nothing else, carry anything you will need on the Camino on board. I have...

A few rules of Pilgrim and Albergue Etiquette.  Please do your best to play by these rules. It will help make your experience a...

Hola Peregrinas! I've had several people email me asking how the baggage transfer works so I thought I'd post the info here. Here...

What I carry: AIRBORNE. This product was developed by a school teacher who got tired of picking up every cold and flu that came throu...

WASHING MACHINES: When I originally made up the instructions and handouts, most pilgrims had to hand wash their clothing. NOW, there will be...

If you are feeling poorly, or if you just don’t feel like walking the entire stretch on a day, you have options. There may be a bus to t...

The walk from Roncesvalles to Zubiri is hilly with a lot of downhill walking. The last 5 kilometer descent into the village can be hard on t...

You'll most likely be walking with Joe or me over the Pyrenees, but just in case you go alone, please be careful if it is foggy. I...

From SJPP, we will be walking to Orisson. It is only 8 kilometers, but is quite steep. We stop here and take a shuttle back down to SJPP. ...

From Pamplona we take Mr. Toad's Wild Ride in a taxi to SJPP.  If you tend to get car sick, you'll want to bring something to kee...

On our 2021 Anniewalkers trip, we will be sleeping in a few albergues, even if you have booked private lodging. The word, by the way, is pr...

I just returned from a wonderful Thanksgiving visit with my family in Portland, Oregon.   After Thanksgiving, I flew to Fresno and spent a f...

A few photos before I write... As you are walking through Cacabelos, watch to your left for this mural. Inside this little glass-enclosed ma...