Two Weeks and Counting to Lift Off

Two Weeks Before We Leave

Total All Caminos: 1620 miles

Meaningful Moment

Today the credentials, the buffs and the patch arrived from the Camino Society Ireland.
I am appreciative for the quick turn-around time from when I placed the order to the arrival date. 
I ordered 3 sets: one for me, one for my son and one for my granddaughter.


Random Thought of the Day

Still tracking the weather in Ireland. Despite the heatwave in England with temperatures over 100F, the Emerald Isle is still registering highs in the 80'sF. 
I am sure hoping that trend holds up. 

On the Road / Notable memories





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