Russ Eanes

November 5, 2019December 7, 2019 Russ Eanes Camino, Trekking

I’m not in a hurry

Having the freedom of six weeks to walk 500 miles the Camino de Santiago was a gift and a privilege, an opportunity to re-set the habits and priorities in my life. One of those priorities was to slow down, to not be in such a hurry. I had been aware for more than a decade … Continue reading I’m not in a hurry

October 28, 2019January 28, 2020 Russ Eanes Camino, Trekking

What I learned from Walking the Camino de Santiago

In May of 2018 I finished walking the 500-mile Camino Frances. it took me five weeks to walk, but I was gone from home for a total of six weeks. It was the longest I had been away from my home and family since I had gotten married, nearly 38 years earlier. As the title … Continue reading What I learned from Walking the Camino de Santiago

October 3, 2019June 15, 2023 Russ Eanes Camino, Trekking

Trekking in Sandals

Last year I walked the Camino Frances, 500 miles (800 kilometers) in a pair of hiking shoes. Or, I should say, in a couple of pairs, since my Keenes gave out halfway and were replaced by a pair of Columbias. I walked it in early spring (late March to early May) and it was occasionally … Continue reading Trekking in Sandals

September 16, 2019January 28, 2020 Russ Eanes Writing and Publishing

Why self-publish a book? (part 2)

There's a lot to be said for publishers of any kind. The word "publishing" literally means to "make public". We tend to think of it as something printed, but that's not the actual definition of the word. In the ancient world, it was an oral message. In our time it can include something published online … Continue reading Why self-publish a book? (part 2)

September 11, 2019January 28, 2020 Russ Eanes Writing and Publishing

Why self-publish a book? (Part 1)

Why did I self-publish my book? I get asked this a lot and it's a good question. Here are some of the reasons: Working with a traditional publisher would have taken a lot longer to get my book into print. I thought about going this route last year, but I knew that to get my … Continue reading Why self-publish a book? (Part 1)

September 3, 2019June 1, 2020 Russ Eanes Camino, Writing and Publishing

What’s it like to write a book?

Last year I walked the Camino Frances, the 500 miles pilgrimage route from St.-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France, to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. It was a life-changing experience, something I'd dreamed of doing for 20 years. I had no intention of writing a book about it, but while I was there my inner life opened up and... out … Continue reading What’s it like to write a book?

August 28, 2019January 28, 2020 Russ Eanes Camino, Writing and Publishing

Ever felt lost in Life? I have.

when we are lost we may just discover something that we didn't know we were looking for.