We will complete a loop into and out of the South Valley. We will walk south toward Bridge Blvd and the National Hispanic Cultural Center. We will cross the bridge toward the South Valley, then loop north along the Rio Grande toward Central Avenue. We will cross the Central Ave Bridge and walk south along the…

Please join Bruce Castle on his 850-mile journey last fall with his wife Mary from Gibraltar on the Mediterranean through Santiago de Compostela to Muxia on the Atlantic. They walked for two months through a wide variety of landscapes and weather, immersed in Roman history, and through the iconic cities of Sevilla, Mérida, Salamanca, Zamora…

We’ll meet at the Albertson’s in Santa Fe off of St. Francis Drive. Meet at the north end of the parking lot. We’ll leave the parking lot at 9:30. From there the drive is about a half hour to Pecos National Park. We’ll do the 2 mile loop twice (reversing direction after the first loop,…

We’ll meet at the Albertson’s in Santa Fe off of St. Francis Drive. Meet at the north end of the parking lot. We’ll leave the parking lot at 9:30. From there the drive is about a half hour to Pecos National Park. Map link to Albertson’s Map Link to Park We’ll do our best to…

Elena Gallegos Picnic Area and Trails are part of Albuquerque Open Space. From Tramway Blvd. turn east on Simms Park Rd. There is an entrance fee of $1.00 per vehicle. Bring cash or use your Open Space annual parking pass. Go to the right around the loop road and park on the far east side…

During this two hour class, you will learn the basics of travel sketching, and an approach to travel journaling using guided prompts and sketches. We will be focusing on very basic tools and a pocket sized sketchbook that will fit into your pocket or backpack. The tools, techniques and writing prompts will help you create…

Rosalie Rayburn, former Albuquerque Journal staff writer, returns to visit Albuquerque from her home in Portugal. Rosalie lives in the village of Chãos outside of Tomar, Portugal. If you plan to walk the Caminho Portugues, she would be interested to walk a few days in northern Portugal with you. Rosalie says she now speaks Portuguese…

During this two hour class, you will learn the basics of travel sketching, and an approach to travel journaling using guided prompts and sketches.  We will be focusing on very basic tools and a pocket sized sketchbook that will fit into your pocket or backpack.  The tools, techniques and writing prompts will help you create a book…

What Not to Do: Lessons Learned From First Time Pilgrims From travel to laundry to why we were on the Camino Francés in the first place, mistakes were made and lessons were learned. We are sharing our experience as first time peregrinas so you don’t make the same mistakes we did. It’s not all bad,…

Pilgrims who walked in 2023 are invited to gather for a convivial potluck dinner and then to reflect and share on their experience. Please bring a dish and a beverage to share. When you register, a document to help you reflect on your Camino will be sent to you. Out-of-towners who happen to be in…