May 22, 2026

“It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.”  -J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring

Every walk I take I thank God for the freedom I have.  I experience immense gratitude that I can simply go any number of places and stride for as long as I care to and have time for!  I do not take for granted the freedom I have living inThe United States to walk as a free person and as a solo woman!  And, some will think me foolish, yet I generally feel safe.  Besides enjoying the sounds of nature around me, choosing not to “plug in” for podcasts or music also allows me to have my ninja senses at the ready should something unexpected arise.  Walking freely is an incredible gift that I truly appreciate!

“Walking is an indicator species for various kinds of freedom and pleasures: free time, free and alluring space, and unhindered bodies.“ Rebecca Solnit

And Yippee – with a freedom to dream big, set goals, save and earmark dollars and boldly take action, I’m back on an airplane bound for Barcelona, Spain RIGHT NOW!!! This time with Daughter Dearest and Gittyup Grand daughter, too! We can’t wait to visit our Son/Brother/Uncle and his Bride-To-Be for nine days!! Then it’s back to Los Angeles for them and Camino #7 for me!!