Trying to figure this blog thing out....

Ok, now I have my hawk, Donna's spirit animal (bird), to guide me on my journey.  That wasn't too hard....


Photo credit:  My father-in-law, Lo-Yi Chan, taken last weekend at our ReWUnion at Woodloch Pines Resort.

A week from today I'll be arriving in Porto, Portugal.  I'm excited but also unsettled about many things going on right now, both in my personal life, in our country, and in the world at large.  This is a challenging, somewhat dark, certainly anxiety-provoking time.  My hope is to remain in the present moment as much as possible during my pilgrimage but I'm not sure how likely that is.  I'll certainly try.  

I doubt I'll be very popular as an American, but being an older woman on my own may be of some benefit in this department.  I'm not at all apprehensive about this trip and I'm not sure why!  There are plenty of reasons I should be nervous; I'll have to find my way for 160 miles in a foreign country where I don't speak the language, I was recently found to have a significant disc herniation in my lumbar spine (currently symptom free!), and I'll need to eat out alone over and over again, which I've always been leery of.  But this is what I've chosen and I know it's exactly where I should be right now, so BRING IT ON.

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  1. Leighton ChanSeptember 13, 2025 at 12:28 PM

    Hi Honey- Looking forward to all your great posts!

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  2. JszeiterSeptember 13, 2025 at 1:25 PM

    Excited to watch!

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    1. JszeiterSeptember 13, 2025 at 1:25 PM

      And eating out alone is a great opportunity to people watch.. Write their novel in your head as you dine... (perhaps that sounds creepy).

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  3. LindaSeptember 13, 2025 at 1:25 PM

    Hi Beth! So excited for you. Thank you for inviting me to follow you on your blog. Sending love and safe travels! 🥰🤗

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  4. LeightonSeptember 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM

    I think I have access to the Blog now.

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  5. PhyllisSeptember 14, 2025 at 8:47 AM

    Hi Beth. Thanks for the invite! It sounds like an awesome journey!!

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  6. Kristen WSeptember 14, 2025 at 10:24 AM

    So excited for you and so proud of your physical and mental goals - you've got this! xo

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM

    Beth - SO excited you're doing the Camino - a goal of mine one day, so i'll be following closely...with love and prayers for your journey. You go girl!

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  8. Lisa TSeptember 15, 2025 at 6:04 PM

    Beth - what an amazing experience! I can’t wait to follow you in your journey!

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  9. SarahSeptember 17, 2025 at 12:40 PM

    You're going to have such a great time! Can't wait to hear all about your trip!

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  10. Lo-YiSeptember 17, 2025 at 8:09 PM

    You first spotted that hawk so maybe it was waiting for you.

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  11. FreddaSeptember 18, 2025 at 2:21 PM

    I’m so looking forward to reading your blog posts on this adventure.
    I hope you find it exciting and refreshing. Love you, Mom

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