April 2025 - Two Months to Spain

April 12th Saturday:

Got the backpack out of storage and loaded it up with a couple sets of clothes and some pairs of shoes, that is hiking shoes, and flip-flops and some gear like towels and a sleeping liner.
Going on a hike tomorrow morning with the Genesee Valley hiking Club, and it's time to put that backpack on the shoulders and start walking with it.

April 20th Sunday:

Got two hikes with the backpack done now. Both three miles. Feels comfortable. Do need to get in better shape for the long haul.
As my various spring courses are coming to an end, I have more time for physical training.
Following the usual routine. Looking for interesting courses at the YMCA that provide some measure of overall conditioning. Not really into body-building or targeting. Would just like all parts to function reasonably well.
Continuing tap dance classes for balance, coordination and agility.
Continuing yoga for both spiritual and mental balance as well as the physical aspects.
Wish that I could play pickleball, but doctor's orders are not yet.

April 27th Sunday:

General discussion of travel arrangements and what to do on our arrival rest day.
Laid out a more relaxed hiking schedule, but leaves no rest days. We can adjust when we start out.
Booked our room (the Delta Hotel in Deltebre) for the day of arrival and one rest day. We can spend the rest day by taking a taxi out to the mouth of the Ebro to the nature park, and walking back to the town of Deltebre, our resting place and start of our Camino.
Started translating the pages (jn Spanish) of gronze.com for the Camino Ebro. Good way to practice.

Camino Ebro 2025