tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749685513138940227.post6482149326485936233..comments2024-02-05T04:51:19.302-05:00Comments on Renaissance Daze: Step by Step: Walking the Scottish HighlandsTatiana Dokuchichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11087355610866519247noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749685513138940227.post-55195419853596249942015-11-02T14:34:20.259-05:002015-11-02T14:34:20.259-05:00[img]http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/TatianaD...[img]http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/TatianaDokuchic/Renaissance%20Daze/Walking%20Along/SHW%20200-3%20miles.jpg[/img]<br /><br />Woohoo!! Made it to Inverness!! Took me 45 days at an average of 4.4 miles/day and I'm very satisfied because I managed to meet my step goal of 10k steps every single day.<br /><br />Here in Ottawa it's been cloudy & rainy but as I hit the end of the trail the sun came out for a brief moment as if to congratulate me :)<br /><br />[img]http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/TatianaDokuchic/Renaissance%20Daze/Walking%20Along/SHW%20trail-award.png[/img]<br /><br />Looking forward to the next adventure as I've chosen the Chemin le Puy which goes through France towards Spain.<br /><br />Hope to see you on the trail!Tatiana Dokuchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087355610866519247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749685513138940227.post-75460816663737487992015-10-28T07:45:32.717-04:002015-10-28T07:45:32.717-04:00[img]http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/TatianaD...[img]http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/TatianaDokuchic/Renaissance%20Daze/Walking%20Along/SHW%20160-2%20miles%20Loch%20Ness.jpg[/img]<br /><br />Spent the last week walking along the shores of the famous Loch Ness and was treated to some beautiful views but no (credible) sightings of Nessie herself.<br /><br />[img]http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/TatianaDokuchic/Renaissance%20Daze/Walking%20Along/SHW%20183-2%20miles%20Loch%20Ness.jpg[/img]<br /><br />After 41 days I'm 90% of the way and looking forward to seeing Inverness. Real Life walking conditions have gotten much cooler (I've worn my parka a few times) but I'm hoping that by the time the snow flies I'll have ingrained the habit of getting out and walking at least three times a day. I'm counting on this to help get me through the long winter months when all I really want to do is stay home curled up in front of a nice warm computer.<br /><br />Average: 10,706 steps/day = 4.5 miles/dayTatiana Dokuchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087355610866519247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749685513138940227.post-1221182851207039912015-10-09T10:12:54.707-04:002015-10-09T10:12:54.707-04:00[img]http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/TatianaD...[img]http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/TatianaDokuchic/Renaissance%20Daze/Walking%20Along/SHW%20100-6%20miles.jpg[/img]<br /><br /><br />Halfway there!!<br /> After 22 days I'm delighted to be at the midpoint of my journey; my greatest accomplishment being consistency (something I'm not noted for in general).<br /><br />Average: 10,970 steps/day = 4.6 miles/day<br /><br />The wonderful fall weather certainly helped me "get out & get going" so I'm hoping for more of the same in October. Don't mind walking in the rain as long as it's not freezing. Tatiana Dokuchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087355610866519247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749685513138940227.post-22098735014230154312015-09-26T10:55:04.043-04:002015-09-26T10:55:04.043-04:00[img]http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/TatianaD...[img]http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/TatianaDokuchic/Renaissance%20Daze/Walking%20Along/SHW%2043-1%20miles.jpg[/img]<br /><br />Feeling sluggish this morning!Tatiana Dokuchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087355610866519247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749685513138940227.post-78295215707905849252015-09-24T12:07:23.868-04:002015-09-24T12:07:23.868-04:00[img]http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/TatianaD...[img]http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/TatianaDokuchic/Renaissance%20Daze/Walking%20Along/SHW%2033-5%20miles.jpg[/img]<br /><br />Beginning Week 2 of my SHW walk on the "Bonnie, bonnie, banks of Loch Lomond". Since I grew up drinking water sourced from its Canadian namesake I'm delighted to be travelling down the shores of the original.<br /><br />Perfect walking weather in Ottawa made the first 33.5 miles an absolute pleasure!Tatiana Dokuchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087355610866519247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749685513138940227.post-33733627496358156192015-09-24T09:45:44.716-04:002015-09-24T09:45:44.716-04:00[img]http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/TatianaD...[img]http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/TatianaDokuchic/Renaissance%20Daze/Walking%20Along/SHW%20west-highland-way-marker.jpg[/img]<br /><br />Excited to be starting the week at mile 19.3 of the Scottish Highlands Way Trail. I'm now officially on the West Highland Way<br /><br />Managed to charm, cajole &/or nag friends & family to walk along with me but there's still lots of room for more walkers. You can join in anytime & go at your own pace.<br /><br />----<br /><br />Trail marker for the West Highland Way.<br />Photo: http://www.walking4fun.com/Tatiana Dokuchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087355610866519247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749685513138940227.post-84571943337319869162015-09-20T17:18:59.685-04:002015-09-20T17:18:59.685-04:00STAGE 1: Finished the first stage in three days. H...STAGE 1: Finished the first stage in three days. Had a grand time though I really had to push on the last day as there were 5 miles left instead of my usual 4. I'm excited to be off of the approach trail and into the Highlands starting with the West Highland Way.<br /><br />Learned a lot about the W4F site (love all the features!) and charmed a number of friends into joining me :)Tatiana Dokuchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087355610866519247noreply@blogger.com