Walking in the Florida sun

I am at SeaGrove in Florida, outside of Destin. This is an annual trip I make each August withjust Paige and the 3 boys. Harper, the oldest, is 13 1/2 and we have been doing this since he was about 17 months old. It is delightful.

Paige and I have been struggling through the heat and humidity for the past 3 mornings. Started off the first morning at 9:30. Bad mistake. When we finished at 11:00 I was about to throw up. Next day started at 9:00. Better but not good. This morning we started at 8:10 and walked 4 miles and it was great. Had so much water that it was sloshing in my stomach but it kept me going. Tomorrow we will do it again, by 8:00, and go further. SURELY Spain won't be this hot!

Hiking in Iceland!

I am excited because I will really be testing my knee and walking ability in the next 12 days as I leave tomorrow to take a group of 9 to Iceland. This trip has been a neightmare to plan because we had to do everything around the volcano but it will be worth it.

I will do some good walking, hopefully, but will use my 2 hiking poles the whole time. I have 10 weeks until I begin my Camino so it is time now to start working harder now that my knee seems to be well or almost well.