Stories From the Trail

small milestones on long journeys

At the Start of the West Highland Way

At the Start of the West Highland Way

8:32 AM And there we are, the two of us, standing at the starting
How Many Types of Rain Is This?

How Many Types of Rain Is This?

8:32 AM Lol, we start the day with drizzle. We’re curious how many
A Day in Glasgow

A Day in Glasgow

9:33 AM A new day. Well rested, and after breakfast we head into Glasgow.
Scottish Highlands on Foot

Scottish Highlands on Foot

8:14 AM We fly to Glasgow, with backpacks and well-broken-in shoes. From there, we
The Final Stretch

The Final Stretch

9:46 AM One last short stretch of 8 km to La Spezia, so that
Because One More Climb Was Necessary

Because One More Climb Was Necessary

9:28 AM Lots of climbing, lots of climbing 😭 10:10 AM 10:26 AM
Between Corniglia and Riomaggiore

Between Corniglia and Riomaggiore

9:10 AM We start this morning in a small little bar. Enjoying breakfast together
Through the Crowds

Through the Crowds

9:19 AM Muscle soreness 🤫 Well… maybe slightly too short calf muscles 😂 The bed was
Red, Purple, and Still Going

Red, Purple, and Still Going

8:52 AM Let’s actually head up that mountain after all—otherwise we’ll
First Steps on the Cinque Terre Trail

First Steps on the Cinque Terre Trail

9:13 AM Good morning. A kind, elderly woman prepares our breakfast. We start the
Hiking the Cinque Terre

Hiking the Cinque Terre

5:00 PM Heading for the Cinque Terre – five villages Over six days, we hike
Between Two Continents

Between Two Continents

4:18 AM I’m hanging somewhere between America and Europe again, high up in