John and Cayce Walk Through Portugal ~ Pilgrimage Number Two: Training or Lack Thereof

Okay, it's been 4 months since my last blog post. So much happening since then! We were on a pretty rigorous training schedule with our typical walks through our local state park and different environs. Our workout schedules had all but ceased with a lazy trip to Mexico and subsequent major virus attacks on both of us upon our return, but still the continued walking everywhere. A 3 or so week recovery and back to our schedule? Not so much. Maybe the almost 10 pound weight loss we both suffered (enjoyed?) will be a plus in light of the downgraded workout schedule. Pretty much back to my previous post Camino weight! One can dream.

Our lovely daughter had a wedding to plan! Our son was doing well in his recovery and fast approaching his one year post transplant anniversary date! Much work to do on the house to prepare it for winter and well you know, all the continual upkeep that just comes with a 20 year old property. All this had derailed any serious training but not the planning to actually go to Portugal and attempt this walk! We have our mileage points together and every time I check, there seems to be seats available to Lisbon. It's 5 days until we 'plan' to leave. Is this possible? Better get off this blog and go peruse my backpack. Hmmmm........