Wow!Hard to believe it has been 9 months since I packed up a bunch of bathing suits and headed for Mexico. Where does the time go??Nine months: North America, Central America, South America, Europe and a wee bit of Asia. 12 countries later and I am headed back to Canada. I called this year's blog "A Diary of Interrupted Days", because that is what my nomadic life is about - living without a plan, being open to whatever the day may bring. And what amazing d...

Toledo is beautiful and Toledo is hot - very hot. It is 8 pm and it is still nearly 40 degrees. Wicked. I like it. Only a short 25 minute high speed train ride from Madrid and you are in a lovely ancient walled city with a real small town feel. I got lucky and found a brand new little hostel run by an adorable young couple - they have been open only three months and are working hard at introducing a cheaper alternative to a rather pricey town. Most people, a...

A friend sent me this today.......I thought it was apropro.The True Meaning of Stress A young lady confidently walked around the room while leading and explaining stress management to an audience; with a raised glass of water, and everyone knew she was going to ask the ultimate question, 'half empty or half full?'..... she fooled them all... "How heavy is this glass of water?", she inquired with a smile. Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. to 20 oz. ...

What I learned on my Camino……..The map book I have, written by John Brierly, described the Way of St .James this way: "There are many long distance footpaths but only the Camino has won the recognition of the United Nations and has been given World Heritage status on account of its historical and spiritual significance. The Camino's ability to transform and elevate human consciousness remains undiminished over the centuries. Countless millions ...