Day 5: Tyndrum to Inveronan Distance: 16km Day 5 started with being stranded! And, for a girl who likes to get up and tackle the day, this was a new challenge for me. I do enjoy relaxing and spending time just taking in the moment. I like to stop and listen to the birds, smellContinueContinue reading “West Highland Way Thru-Hike – Day 5”
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West Highland Way Thru-Hike – Day 4
Day 4: Beinglass to Tyndrum Distance: 20km The routine of my hike was starting to settle into place. Even though my routine did not have specific times to follow, it did have a nice flow to it. Because I had had such a long day, late night dinner and the fact that it just neverContinueContinue reading “West Highland Way Thru-Hike – Day 4”
West Highland Way Thru-Hike – Day 3
Day 3: Cashel to Beinglass Distance: 33km The morning of day three was exquisite. I awoke with an incredible sense of tranquility and awareness. My body was telling me I was rested and ready to go. It was early morning and the air was crisp. The kind that gives your lungs a complete clarity. AsContinueContinue reading “West Highland Way Thru-Hike – Day 3”
West Highland Way Thru-hike – Day 2
Day 2: Drymen to Cashel Campsite Distance: 19.94km I slowly began to stir from my slumber….my damp, dew covered slumber. The top of my sleeping bag was very wet. Wet enough for the down to stick together. It got cool enough throughout the night that I was a little chilly. But, on the bright side,ContinueContinue reading “West Highland Way Thru-hike – Day 2”
West Highland Way Thru-Hike 2025 – Day 1
Day 1: Milngavie to DrymenDistance: 18km It was a bittersweet moment to arrive at the terminus that morning. Approaching the pillar with the West Highland Way symbol evoked an emotion that was unexplainable. Standing there, I had an all encompassing revelation of being complete, and yet, the journey had not even started yet. The sheerContinueContinue reading “West Highland Way Thru-Hike 2025 – Day 1”
From Scotland to Home: Reflections on Adventure and Time
The days were sunny. The night darkness never came. The views were plentiful and overwhelming. The emotions were vast. The friendships were formed. The feet were sore. The legs were strong. The anxieties were minimal. The appreciation was exquisite. The sense of time was non existent. The memories etched into my soul. The journey wasContinueContinue reading “From Scotland to Home: Reflections on Adventure and Time”
Managing Expectations: Enjoying Your Travel Adventures
The countdown is complete….well almost. In three days, I will be on the airplane heading out on my long anticipated journey to Scotland. This past week has been very surreal and the whole thing still does not feel real. The number one question I have been asked is, of course, “Are you excited?”. I amContinueContinue reading “Managing Expectations: Enjoying Your Travel Adventures”
Planning for the Essential Things in Your Adventures
The path that opens in front of you while walking truly has endless opportunities. Who really dictates which path you should take, especially when there is a fork in the road. At the end of the day the direction in which you choose to explore is really up to you. If you want to goContinueContinue reading “Planning for the Essential Things in Your Adventures”
Embracing Freedom in Adventure: Planning Your Journey
I remember as a teenager packing my bag and heading off to camp without much thought. I knew what to expect and expected what I knew. Having been attending this particular camp since the wee age of 8 years old, I just knew what camp was all about. I’d arrive on Sunday afternoon with tangibleContinueContinue reading “Embracing Freedom in Adventure: Planning Your Journey”
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