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May 28, 2013 Day 8 — Towson to Baltimore — twice! (14 miles or 28,000 steps)

Today’s Activities in a Nutshell * Ate a quick breakfast with host, Peter Doo–an excellent start to the day. * Took a long stroll south on N. Charles Street (4 miles) to my first appointment at Friends School of Baltimore. … Continue reading

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May 27, 2013 Day 7 — Edgewood to Towson, MD (22 miles or 44,000 steps)

I leave at 7:00 a.m. to have enough time to walk today’s formidable distance. Since it’s a holiday (Memorial Day), traffic warms up later than usual, so I take advantage of the empty road. The steady rhythm of my walking … Continue reading

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May 26, 2013 Day 6 — Havre de Grace to Edgewood (16 miles or 32,000 steps)

Towards the end of each day’s walking segment, when the last few miles seem interminable, Denis tells us he has been breaking into song — a Zulu favorite I first heard at the Shipley School: Siyahamb’ ekukhanyen’ kwenkhos’, Siyahamb’ ekukhanyen’ … Continue reading

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May 25, 2013 Day 5 — around Havre de Grace (2 miles, 4,000 steps)

Synchronicity in the Harbor of Grace — Guest Blogger: Judy Sometimes the universe conspires to meet our desires. With typical foresight, weeks before the pilgrimage, Denis reserved two nights for us in the Old Chesapeake Hotel. All the other B&Bs were … Continue reading

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May 24, 2013 Day 4 — North East to Havre de Grace, MD (8.75 miles, or 17,500 steps)

The day starts slowly as I resist leaving my charming hosts’ comfortable and welcoming home–chickens freely roam the yard, a white horse frolics in the open field, and “Kitty” purrs on the front porch table. The morning’s cooler weather beckons … Continue reading

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