20 miles (32 km), high temp 55F (13C). Beautiful but cold day, and I got inspired. I went ahead and finished to the end! I started the day from my parents’ place at 9 am, after breakfast with Dad. The weather app said it was 37F (3C), feels like 24F (-5C). Yikes. It was definitely chilly, but I was layered well and warmed up quickly once I started walking. Mostly anyway. I had a hands issue - they got icy in the air, but in my pockets, they were hot. Problem/not-problem…I adj

2.8 miles (4.8 km). Cooler and breezy today- a cold front is moving in. It actually felt like winter, Florida-style of course. I walked at 4:30 pm and it dropped to 54F (12C) before I was done. Last night, I decided not to walk today for two reasons: 1) it was forecasted to be rainy/drizzly the first half of the day (this is not the Camino!), and 2) I was not yet feeling confident with my route in light of the safety warnings. I tried doing a search online for clear guidance,

4.7 miles (7.5 km). I walked early, temps only up to 70C (21C), so perfect walking weather. The trail was mostly off the main roads, but for one stretch just coming into Clearwater. At that point it became pretty urban, but as it was Sunday, it was also very quiet. Past Court St it becomes a leafy path again. It was a lovely walk out of Dunedin. I passed several cyclists and some joggers. The path walks inland along the coast for a while, and you can see the ocean at the end

10.5 miles (16.8 km), 26C (~79F)…a warm, beautiful, blue-skied Saturday. I started at the Tarpon Springs Public Library and ended at Main Street in Dunedin. The trail went mostly off the roads, and was tree-lined with more shade than yesterday. It wound back onto the roads about 3 miles outside of Dunedin, but only for a short stretch. Lots of cyclists today, and the walkers/runners picked up as we approached Dunedin. There were also many small cafes and bars for cyclists to

9.9 miles (16 km), sunny, high 25C/77F. Felt great to be walking. The path is a well-marked, flat, and smooth multipurpose trail for cyclists, walkers, and runners. The walk is along busy roads most of the way, but the neighborhoods were lovely. Once you reach the top of Tarpon Springs, the path moves into quieter areas and through parks. There were not many people out this time of year. I passed mostly cyclists, and people began to stop and chat once I neared the town. I wal

It is time for another walk. I am in Florida for two weeks to visit my parents, and have decided to walk the Pinellas Trail. My first challenge? Nowhere can I find recommended stages to walk the length! So I've made my own. I only have ten days left in Florida, so I have chosen to walk the route outlined by All Trails : 45.5 miles (73 km), divided into six days of approximately 8 miles each (13 km). Let's see how it goes... Some self-imposed rules: walking without media; ear