After a long process, I have decided to keep this blog going, and add to it every summer as I travel the world. It is my way of chronicling my voyages, and hopefully something of a legacy for those to come.
***** Well, it has been a long pandemic. I actually haven’t traveled since my Camino in 2019. It is now Fall 2022. I have a new granddaughter, and now a new grandson on the way right after Christmas. I have moved, changed jobs, and am preparing to begin on a new chapter in my life. I have given myself 5 years to semi-retire and move to Central California. It a new adventure, and I think I’m ready! Stay tuned!
Update: It is 2025, and I will be moving to Central California at the end of the school year. I am not ready to fully retire, but I am ready to be a full time grandma! Woo hoo!
My Grieving Widow's Tour 
I support, admire and adore what you are doing. I hope to have the same bravery one day. John is smiling on you right now; I can hear him. Cheers to a safe trip, with lots of smiles and heart warming sights and memories. Here’s to many more years of great friendship, Marisa 🙂
Hey Sue, This is John’s trip to Down Under! Have a wonderful experience and a safe trip. We will stay in touch over the summer as you keep us posted of John’s adventure. Be good. Prayers and Blessings- Arjan
Hey! Sue! Finally got to join your journey! Praised be!!! You are on my “Favs” so we can’t lose touch. Bravery is Beckenham! Yes! John would be proud of you. He always has been. One more week of school and you are off! Blessings and safe travels.
Love ya…..Jo
Sue, thank you for sharing this amazing journey with us. You have a beautiful soul. May you find comfort in your journey. Love and blessings – Angela.
I would love to leave a comment, but I seem to have a bit of dust or something in my eyes. You know me, heart of stone and all that. Just imagine, you are not only carrying your dear sweetheart with you, you have all these assorted traveling companions, packed in your carry on. You worried about ashes with TSA? Imagine trying to declare myriad friends who all love you so.
I don’t know if the last comment I left was accepted.
God bless you on your travels. You are probably on the plane right now. Have a wonderful time in Australia and with your family. You will continue to be in our prayers.
God bless you! – Pastor
Yes! Sue – This morning I woke up with you in my prayers. You are probably flying over some ocean at present. Be at Peace. All will be well. Enjoy! Love and Prayers. Jo
I wish I had your itinerary so I could map your adventures with my little ones. (A teacher may retire from the classroom, but we never pass up a chance for a little fun education!) Will you be able to post any pictures of your journey?
A recurring theme in your messages is that we all love you, dear Sue. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Check out the menu on the right. I just finished Fiji and started New Zealand. I will be here until the 20th, when I go to Tasmania! Love you so much!
Perhaps it is my mac that is keeping me from seeing the entire screen, but I do not see a menu on the right. Of course, you are there in winter! Thank goodness you think of those things and remember to pack clothes for weather cooler than 90 degrees.
I started to check on you this morning, but then the dog asked to go out. First things first, you know.
Glad to hear all is going well with you. Checked in on Millie and the house. So far so good. She was so happy to see a human. Be safe. Love ya……
My sister, Sue…I know this will be an equally beautiful & difficult trip for you. Let this voyage be one of remembrance, healing, love and joy of life! He is with you every step of every day & I’m sure he is enjoying it with you. I wish you safe travels and the healing arms of family and the beauty of the nature surrounding you. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Hellllllllllllllo Sue,
Im glad all is going well. You and John are always in our prayers. I’ll check the menu you posted. Onward to Tasmania today? Take care and enjoy! Much love.
Can’t see the menu but it doesn’t matter- you’re having fun and that’s it! ha ha
Sounds like a wonderful adventure. Can’t wait to see more pictures and hear more stories. I hope you have a beautiful rest of your trip.
Blessings, Sue! Where are you now? A few days ago we heard about a really bad sand storm hitting Australia. The weather is in a stir…..We have heat in the 3 digits. I will check on Millie to make sure she hasn’t melted into a chocolate blob. Take care of yourself. Take lots of pictures.
Hi. I am in Tasmania now. It is about 45 degrees and pouring rain and wind. I am on the West coast in a place called Strahan. Heading north tomorrow to Launceston! Thanks for checking on Millie!
Awesome travel stories. 3 bucks for a coke…. really??!!
Great pictures. Sounds like you are having an awesome adventure. May God watch over you. Pastor
Thank you so much. It has been very interesting and fun. I have met some wonderful people. I am in Tasmania on the west coast, and it is 45 degrees, raining like crazy, and 30+ MPH wind. Very interesting in a very small camper van! Stay tuned! Love to everyone!
we’ve been keeping everyone updated on your trip. some are having problems logging in. I am posting your stuff to my facebook to aid them. awesome trip. god bless you. Pastor
Thank you so much. It has been an interesting and cathartic adventure. I am today in Surfers Paradise, which is where John and I met. I was so surprised to find his little apartment is still there. Had a bit of a cry.
Dear Sue,
Following you and praying for you. Sending you love, grace, strength, hope and joy. Can’t wait to hear all about your journey. Janet
Hey Sue Jim V said that he had heard from you. Glad you are having a good time! All is well here in CA. Have some interesting things to tell you about in August. Stay warm and be safe.
My goodness, Girlfriend! You are developing a whole new vocabulary. I hope you got pictures of the woodwork. I love wood stuff….so natural…a beauty all it’s own. Sounds like people are wonderful there, “down under”. Continue to be safe and enjoy. All is very well here! Peace!
I enjoy reading your blogs and feel like I am traipsing along with you. I look forward to our next symposium at the Monrovian to get more details and, I hope, pictures!
Sounds you are home! What an adventure! Pictures…lots of them! I can hardly wait for you to get back and share more.
Be safe. Enjoy!
Not only am I so happy that you are having a great time, I am so proud of you for going. The hard days are worth it…I miss you lady!! Be safe…see you in 5 weeks 🙂
Such an amazing trip, Sue! Your pics are wonderful, and I can’t wait to hear about all of your adventures.
Waiting for more pics….ha ha
I am so excited to follow along on this spiritual journey with you. Thank you for taking my intentions/prayers with you. Wishing you joy, grace, healing and untold miraculous wonder on your pilgrimage.
Wonderful news! Where are you traveling to this year?
This year is Spain, and the Camino de Santiago.
Are you going solo or leading a group or ? I look forward to your posts.
I am going solo. This is a walking Pilgrimage. I’ll be walking over 700 miles across the top of Spain.
Keep us in the loop so we can live the journey vicariously through you.
Hi! How’s the trip going? This is Michael Garcia’s mom.
I am doing fine. Taking a rest day in Burgos. It’s hot, but the scenery is beautiful.
Hi, Sue, Claire here. You’ve been in my prayers. Hope all is going well. I’m looking forward to pictures and conversation when you return! Blessings!
wow. It sounds like your journey has been amazing so far. I am so impressed at all you’ve been able to do. Keep on trekkin! Cant wait to hear all about it in person when you return.
Amazing journey so far!
Congratulations! You made it before the feast of Santiago on the 25th. Remember to duck when they start swinging the botifumero. Give the Apostol an abrazo for me.