Less Than Five Days To Go


DateAug 5, 2022


Total All Caminos: 1620 miles




Murreagh (Smerwick Harbor): 2019 Dingle Peninsula


When all is said and done, I want to say, 
"I can't believe I did that! " 
rather than 
"If only I had."

Meaningful Moment

Checking over the paperwork:
  • Passport (expires 24)
  • Covid vaccine and booster record ( Ireland no longer requires )
  • Global Entry
Covid Requirements to Enter Ireland ( Aug 5, 2022 - link may be updated since blog publish date )
  • Covid vaccine proof: not required
  • Negative PCR Test: not required
  • Passenger Locator Form (Irish govt): no longer required
Finances: notified bank of travel outside of the USA

Airlines: verified the reservation emails for trip dates, times and layovers. Checked the trip insurance for airline cancellations.

Just had another conference with Carlos about the hike.
He and Adriana are excited to get going and have their gear ready. This is their first long-distance through hike, and to do it in a foreign country must add to the thrill.

Having just completed a through-hike in Spain with Deb, I am excited to do another with my son and granddaughter. 

So having had a three year hiking drought due to Covid, I am making up for it with long distance hikes with my partner (Spain) and my son & granddaughter (Ireland).

Random Thought of the Day

Continuing to build up endurance.

I am blending a mix of yoga, weight training (for the legs), some track/swimming and pickleball.

Physical Therapy is an important part of my routine for flexibility and balance.

I feel like having just hiked the Camino Madrid (220 miles in 16 days) the past month has me in relatively good shape already. So most of my training is for maintenance and toning.

On the Road / Notable memories










Genesee Valley Park to the Ford Street Bridge hike





Genesee Greenway Trail intersection with the Lehigh Trail


This is my last training hike for the Iveragh Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland.
















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