I walked 13 miles :) 💚

 Posted by LP

Photo - house with green door and lovely shaped arch above door and window

Photo - green stripped tents on the beach 

Photo - VQT next to creation by pilgrims leaving ribbons and souvenirs 

Photo - VQT taking a photo of the Atlantic 

I exaggerated when I said we would walk 15 1/2 miles today (as per guide book), it was “only” 13 miles! - I didn’t take too many photos because it took me all my energy to make the distance - it was a sunny, breezy and beautiful day day, we met lovely people, it was flat.., but for someone like who has not walked much these past 6 months, it was quite the challenge - we left as the church rang 8am, we arrived about 3pm, and celebrated with our new friends and a few beers :) 💚

Comments

  1. CDZAugust 25, 2026 at 3:35 PM

    👍. Now it’s time to rest. Congratulations on successful first day!

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  2. Leslie KAugust 25, 2026 at 3:42 PM

    Great job but please be mindful of your health 🙏

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  3. AnonymousAugust 25, 2026 at 6:46 PM

    Loving the photos!! People, places even whirly gigs!!

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  4. BatesMotelAugust 25, 2026 at 7:35 PM

    13 miles for a first day! You go girls! 💜

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  5. To Dog With LoveAugust 25, 2026 at 10:20 PM

    You say breezy, VQT says blazing! I’m still laughing about the temperature/apparel discrepancy! Either way, It’s good to hear you made it a whopping 13 miles today and sounds like you had fun company too!

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  6. Dolce Vita - The German Shorthaired PointerAugust 25, 2026 at 10:31 PM

    Congrats! 13 miles is quite an accomplishment. Please do take care of each other.

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  7. AnonymousAugust 26, 2026 at 12:29 AM

    Accolades to the 13 miles! wonderful accomplishment! I’m glad the weather seems to be comfortable for your journey! Thank you for the pics and hope you all get some much-needed rest Best, ROBBIE💚💚

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  8. Tina HarrisAugust 26, 2026 at 2:29 PM

    I still take pictures of green doors and think of you. 💚

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