Thursday, January 19, 7 pm
Ocean Beach Historical Society Program
Thursday, January 19, 7 pm
at P.L. United Methodist Church, 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd., O.B.
Maggie Espinosa
Traveler Journalist & Author
Maggie Espinosa embarked on an 800-mile walk to visit California’s 21 missions from San Diego to Sonoma along the El Camino Real. What ensued was the journey of a lifetime to become the 11th person to complete this sojourn.
Maggie Espinosa is a Travel Journalist. She is a member of the Society of American Travel Writers and NATJA Silver & Bronze Award Winner. She was also the San Diego San Diego Press Club president during 2013 & 2014.
Maggie is author of Author of On a Mission and The Privileged Pooch.
More about Maggie Espinosa at: www.travelwithmaggie.com
Here is what Maggie said on her blog about her walk to the Californian missions and the subsequent book she wrote:
Recently, I laced up my Nike Pegasus and embarked on an 800-mile walk to discover California’s 21 missions. I wasn’t soul searching. I’m not an endurance athlete. I’m an ordinary 54-year old woman.
Prior to launch, I invited friends, family, and members of the California Mission Walkers Facebook group to join me on any portion. A surprising number said yes, including a few people I’d never met. What ensued was the journey of a lifetime.
During the exhausting 20-plus-mile days, friendships were forged and thousands of laughs shared. I learned such valuable lessons. Relationships are the heartbeat of life. There is a reserve deep inside everyone when called upon. Humanity is good.
I was only the 11th person to complete this sojourn. My book is a compilation of the journal and photos I recorded along the way. I haven’t changed a word. As the walk progressed, my entries became more contemplative. They convey my thoughts, feelings, and observations in the throes of my trek along California’s El Camino Real. Enjoy!
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