Tomorrow is "Go" Day

Tomorrow We Depart for Ireland

DateAug 12, 2022


Total All Caminos: 1620 miles



Names for various parts of the Iveragh Peninsula trail system.

1. Kerry Way
2. Ring of Kerry
3. Wild Atlantic Way




Meaningful Moment

Took Adriana and Jayden out for a Burger King run and a Starbuck's run.

Then we did a check-thru of Carlos' and Adriana's backpacks. All is looking good. Finalized some equipment needs.

Completed the American Airlines on-line check-in procedures. Just like on my last trip to Spain, we could not check-in on-line for the international portion of the flight, so we will get that done tomorrow at the gate when we turn in my backpack for baggage check-in.

I believe that both Carlos' and Adriana's backpacks should qualify for carry-on.

Random Thought of the Day

The peregrine falcon watchers (of which I am one) from the Genesee Valley Audubon Society are having a get-together tomorrow. I will be sad to miss an opportunity for camaraderie.

On the Road / Notable memories

Tomorrow at about 11:00 am, Adriana (granddaughter), Carlos (son) and I (grandfather / abuelo) will meet at the Frederick Douglas International Airport in Rochester NY and begin our grand journey across the Atlantic Ocean to the Emerald Isle aka Ireland.

After so much time, our personally tailored Camino on the Iveragh Peninsula begins. Killarney - here we come.





Comments

  1. AnonymousAugust 13, 2022 at 9:32 AM

    Sounds great! Looking great!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 13, 2022 at 10:06 AM

    Safe travels and have fun 👍

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  3. AnonymousAugust 21, 2022 at 2:29 PM

    We've changed the falcon watcher gathering to 9/10! Carol P.

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