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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 →

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 →

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 →

The Kindness of Strangers and Friends I had my doubts about the overnight healing of yesterday’s damaged feet and spirit, but despite my lack of faith, I wake up with that get-up-and-go feeling. And I do. Super 8 proves more … Continue reading →

Hey Nan! I wake up refreshed and ready to go again–a common phenomenon we experienced on the Camino de Santiago two years ago. Not wanting to be late for my first official appointment, this one at Wilmington Friends School, I … Continue reading →