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About Woodswoman

Writer, educator, psychotherapist, woodswoman. Crave solitude and just walked the Camino de Santiago from the French Pyrenees to Santiago de Compostela. Long-term partner, Neil. Three grown kids, one traveling the world for a couple of years (see theparallellife.com), and two in other countries . . . Thailand and Texas! One Golden Retrievers and two cats. Avid reader, looking for 10 more hours in each of my days.

A Majestic Day . . .

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Woodswoman

NOTE:  I re-read my last post and wanted to state for the record that after I am a sweaty mess at the end of the day, I do take a shower before crashing in my bunk . . . Saturday, … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellany | 21 Comments

Thoughts that float through me . . .

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Woodswoman

I realize I have not been writing about the internal journey, just the external, physical and environmental one. The first week was sheer exertion, paying attention to my feet on the path, to my breath, to drinking enough water.   … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellany | 10 Comments

A Summary of Days . . . Part One

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Woodswoman

FIRST NOTE:  Thank you all so much for your comments on these posts.  I DO read them, but can’t reply to most of them, so mea culpa.  But I feel your warmth and interest with me. Well, it’s not a … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellany | 20 Comments

Zubiri to Pamploma

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Woodswoman

Wednesday, September 4 – Zubiri to Pamploma Today’s weather was similarly spectacular, the heat similarly brutal, but the tree cover significantly diminished.  I wondered often whether I might have heat stroke before the day was over.  (Have I said that … Continue reading →

Posted in Backpacks, Body readiness, Camino de Santiago, Kindness, Pamploma, Preparation, Spain, Staying open, Women Walking | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

It Hasn’t Gotten Any Easier Yet . . .

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Woodswoman

Note to Nancy K:  Well, I planned the distances in my head, based on the guide books for the Camino.  But then reality hits and I realize there is no way I can walk 18 miles per day in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Backpacks, Body readiness, Camino de Santiago, Equipment, Kindness, Preparation, Roncesvalles, Spain, Staying open, Women Walking, Zubiri | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

To Roncesvalles and . . .

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Woodswoman

September 2, 2013 Monday . . . the big push.  At the time, I think it will be the biggest push, but as I view the walk after the first six days, I see that I am mistaken.  But that … Continue reading →

Posted in Backpacks, Body readiness, Camino de Santiago, Dorm life, Kayola/Orisson, Kindness, La Posada, Pyrenees, Roncesvalles, Spain, Staying open, What Goes on in the Mind | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Okay, Now We Really Begin . . .

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Woodswoman

Dear all: Though I imagined that each day I’d walk and each night I’d write and post, it just doesn’t turn out that way.  While there is often internet, rarely is there a plug for a recharge on the computer,  … Continue reading →

Posted in Backpacks, Body readiness, Camino de Santiago, Equipment, Hitchhiking in France, Kayola/Orisson, Miscellany, Preparation, Pyrenees, Spain, Staying open, What Goes on in the Mind, Wine tasting, Women Walking | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Departures and Arrivals

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Woodswoman

Ah, and I’ve had more of these in three days than I ever thought possible!  Denver-Iceland-Paris-Bordeaux St. Jean-Bayonne-St. Jean Pied-de-Port. Along the way, horse riding in the grey, cold, drizzle that seems to be Iceland, along with watching geysers in … Continue reading →

Posted in Arriving in St. Jean Pied-de-Port, Backpacks, Camino de Santiago, Geysers, Horse riding in Iceland, Iceland, national parks, Pyrenees, Women Walking | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Horse Riding and Gullfoss, Geysir and Pingvellir

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Woodswoman

First of all, thank you so much, every one of you who has sent me comments on this site, e-mailed or called me to wish me good luck and safety, and to those who interested in  “following” a Woodswoman Walking.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Camino de Santiago, Geysers, Horse riding in Iceland, national parks, Staying open, waterfalls | Tagged , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

It Ain’t Heavy . . . (not!) . . . It’s My Backpack!

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Woodswoman

Well, after packing and repacking and RE-packing, ad nauseum, removing a few zip lock bags, combining packing cubes, removing one pair of socks, one neck cooler, cutting the edges off the container for my extra SD camera card, etc. etc., … Continue reading →

Posted in Backpacks, Camino de Santiago, Equipment, Preparation, Women Walking | Tagged , , , , , | 8 Comments