April – May – June 2023

April arrived and weather is still unusually cool for Kamloops.

We have been out walking and getting lots of road miles as we prepare for the Camino.
Brenda continues with her Line Dancing three times per week and I have my Ukulele Jam’s and Kamloops City Strummers to keep me busy?

May arrived and with it the ongoing training and preparation for the Camino de Santiago? However, with about 2 weeks to go until we head off on the Camino, Brenda had a knee strain? We were out for one of our many walks and she all of a sudden mentioned her knee was sore, I offered some Advil and she said “No” then a few minutes later she asked for the Advil? So, it must have been really sore as she is a trooper and never complains about any aches and pains? Dr M diagnosed a MCL strain and suggested rest, ice, heat and Advil or Tylenol.

So, this little set back changed our luggage plans a bit Originally Brenda and I were both going to pack all our supplies? However with her knee strain we decided for her to use a luggage transport service offered on the Camino route? The Company is called Tui Trans and they move your luggage from town to town and accommodation to accommodation along the route and it’s pretty cheap only about $50 for the week

After this post I am going to do a special post of the Camino de Santiago

June arrived and we still had about 12 days till we arrived home from Portugal and Spain.

We were home only a few days and we headed off to Princeton to watch Sage graduate from Grade 12
The graduation ceremonies were great and the community street party afterwards was outstanding
Small town recognition celebration for the grads.

We were all so proud of her and she received 4 scholarships for continuing education

Also in June Oliver turned 11 years old???? it’s hard to believe?
Oliver is in the red shirt in the picture below