Wondering about my wanderings
This is our third hike in the series. This hike is not a loop hike since you either need two cars, or you can use the service of a trail angel courtesy of the Caledon BT Club. We met Dave at 8:30 am sharp at the 7th line parking lot – (the end point of… Continue reading 10 km Glen Haffy Hike, 3 September 2018
In spite of the heat wave and the humidity we put our minds to it and today was going to be the day to do another hike towards earning the Historical Hike Badge from the Caledon Hills BTC. There are five hikes and we picked one of the three loop trails. Next time we will… Continue reading 10 km McLaren Road Side Trail Loop Hike, August 6, 2018
Today I am writing this blog from a cell phone for the first time. My son gave me his old Nexus 5 smartphone and I am learning how to use it. Up till now I have been holding on to my flip phone that works on a pay-as-you-go basis. My parents struggled getting used to… Continue reading Communication Tools and taking the time to learn how to use them.
I did short sections of this hike with AJ during the week. We parked the car on 8th line and followed the main trail south past the Great Esker Side Trail, took the shortcut with the Maureen Smith Side Trail and used 8th line to get back to the car. The next time we parked on… Continue reading Every journey is unique.
We met the other hikers in the parking lot at the Terra Cotta Conservation Area early on Saturday morning. It was well organized. 68 people showed up and we were split up into two groups that would do the loop in opposite directions. Each group had a leader at the front and a sweep at… Continue reading 12 km Terra Cotta Hike , 9 June 2018 (2)
The Bruce Trail is about 900 km long and follows the Niagara Escarpment in Ontario from the Niagara Falls to Tobermory at the tip of the Bruce Peninsula. There are also an additional 400 km of side trails. The Niagara Escarpment is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. The Bruce Trail Conservancy (BTC) is a charitable organization… Continue reading 12 km Terra Cotta Hike , 9 June 2018 (1)
We woke up early this morning so that we could go for the hike before it gets too hot. Tanja is away for the weekend, so today it is just AJ and I. He suggested walking to Limehouse and back. Limehouse has really nice trails and also some old lime kilns that are being restored.… Continue reading Limehouse 12.5km, 27 May 2018
Hiking to prepare for the Camino in October 2018
A record of our 2017 Camino, 2018 Via Francigena and my solo Camino Frances 2020, plus our 2022 Three Generation Camino
Exploring wilderness on long distance hiking trails and routes. Sharing my passion and deep reverence for life on the trail.
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Councillor Halton Region and Town of Halton Hills
Long Distance Hiker/Author
because adventures are out there
We are all just babes in the woods.
Walking the Walk 