As part of the preparation for the Camino, I wanted to make something to carry along. The idea I had was to make a Celtic Cross. I am of Celtic descent. The name Cutherell has deep roots in Welsh lore and my father was enamoured with kings and queens and being a Celt. It has … More Crossing Into Gratitude
So Vicki and I are doing our final prep for our upcoming Camino trip. I am finding out that this is as much about processing our emotions as it is about physically preparing, maybe even more about the emotions. Specifically today we were talking about sleeping together. You see we just haven’t gotten to the … More Prepping and Processing
Have you ever looked so deep into a reflection that it turns three dimensional? You can actually see the full world in it and it takes on a depth and fullness that is not only real, but is surreal. That is what happened when I looked deeply into the reflection in this pristine lake … More Reflections
There is an expression that I learned on my last walk and it is that the Camino begins the day you return from your trip. Walking the Camino is the way to begin again in life. I love the metaphor of the journey and the depth that it can take. So in essence I have come full circle. I am preparing for another walk, I am beginning the Camino again. … More The Camino Begins Again
For many, the Camino is an opportunity to connect with their spiritual side. Let’s face it, the walk is long, sometimes monotonous, physically strenuous, and will test your spirit to its core. The journey will give you ample time to connect with the deepest meaning of the word spirituality. Spirituality is such an important topic. … More How to Spiritually Prepare for The Camino
Vicki and I have finished up our stay in Golden, British Columbia. We have been house sitting for a lovely family that we have gotten to know but never really met. My amazing wife found this opportunity through a site called TrustedHouseSitters.com that pairs up travelers with people needing their house sat.
This year is the 150th anniversary of the Canadian National Parks. So as a give to all, Canada has opened up access to all their parks for free. Yes, so no park fees! We are fortunate to have six in our area and we have been in five thus far. Here is some of the … More Yoho Ho-Ho-Ho
We arrived in Calgary a few days back and are here to explore the Canadian Rockies and it looks like I have been fooling myself all these years. I was under the impression that Rockies are Rockies and why go all the way to Canada when I can see them in Colorado. WRONGOO!! I have … More Banff And Beyond
There are so many ways to prepare for the Camino. I will just start out by saying there is no ‘right’ way. Some people prepare months in advance, and some don’t prepare at all. In the end, most of them make it. I believe that the two most important things to keep in mind when … More How to Physically Prepare for the Camino
I am going to walk the Camino this fall and am looking forward to the time, the experience, the memories, and the relationships that will be formed. So I am thinking about how to prepare for the journey on the way to Santiago. When I think of preparing, I think of three different ways to … More Mentally Preparing for the Camino
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