Author: Norm

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Today we anticipate an easy day, only 15k to Laren. Before we leave we sit with Gehard and Joke, who run this BnB in their 80s. They proudly show us pictures and plaques honouring their devotion to the care and promotion of the cemetery and remembrance of the Canadian soldiers. He’s been…

Monday, May 20, 2024 Today is one week since we started. We are feeling better and stronger than we have in the last few days. We took our time this morning because it is only a 15k walk today (and to let our laundry dry). We are anticipating more hills, but we haven’t found them…

Sunday, May 19, 2024 Today we have a 21k walk to Hellendoorn. This rhythm is becoming normal to us by now. We’ve developed a routine for each stage of the day. One change to our previous pattern is not going to church. There is thankfully no guilt for this; rather there is a release. Besides…

Saturday, May 18, 2024 Today is a 21k hike. Another beautiful day! Not sure how long I will be able to write this. After our BnB breakfast we head out at 8:30 and walk for most of the day through forest trails. This trail follows a vast network of trails along the Vecht river. It…

Friday, May 17, 2024 Today was another beautiful day. It started out humid after the rain last night, but it became more comfortable through the day. Fewer kms today, which is nice to think about. It always takes a few moments to get our stiff and achy muscles and feet going in the morning… But…