Today the walking began in earnest. It was about 11 miles, not taking into account the 2710′ total ascent. We set off in Rowen (my husband graciously dropping us off there before heading to work) and began the day with a visit to the village’s Zion Chapel. We had a lovely visit with Ken, the … Continue reading Pilgrim’s Way: Day 1 (Rowen to Abergwyngregyn)
Once again, I am walking part of the North Wales Pilgrim’s Way. My parents are joining me, going from from Rowen to Aberdaron (and then by boat to Bardsey Island) — more or less the second half of the pilgrimage. As an atheist, I don’t really identify as a pilgrim or think too much about … Continue reading Pilgrim’s Way: Day 0 (Holywell)
A couple years ago, my brother and sister-in-law came to visit and introduced me to the North Wales Pilgrim’s Way. I ended up walking two days with them, and it gave me the idea that I could walk more of it another time. I’m currently taking a sabbatical from work, giving me time to be … Continue reading North Wales Pilgrim’s Way: Rowen to Bardsey Island
A couple years ago, I walked the beginning of the North Wales Pilgrim’s Way with my brother and sister-in-law. This May, I am going to try walking most of the rest of it with my parents. We’re planning to walk between 7 and 11 miles per day for 9 days, with shorter walks on two … Continue reading Training for the North Wales Pilgrim’s Way
This week I took some time off to walk the beginning of the North Wales Pilgrim’s Way with my brother and sister-in-law. It was so nice to step out of my normal routine and environment and be outside for most of the day — even when that meant getting soaked in the rain and wet … Continue reading Walking the North Wales Pilgrim’s Way
