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What’s On My Back?

September 3, 2019 Ken Johnston

Here’s a look at some of the gear I will be carrying during my Walk Across Puerto Rico. Now that…

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Posted in: Preparation, Puerto Rico Filed under: backpack, backpacking, hiking, water

Puerto Rican People’s Assemblies Shift from Protest to Proposals

August 30, 2019 Ken Johnston

The following article was written by Jacqueline Villarrubia-Mendoza and Roberto Vélez-Vélez for the North America Congress on Latin American (NACLA).…

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Posted in: NACLA, People's Assemblies, Puerto Rico Filed under: Puerto Rican People's Assemblies

Hurricanes, Tropical Depressions, and Backpacker Injuries

August 27, 2019 Ken Johnston

I’ve been contacted by several people who’ve expressed concerned about my walk across Puerto Rico due to recent announcements about…

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Posted in: Hurricane Maria, Preparation, Puerto Rico, Tropical Storms

Workout Routine, Health & Elevation

August 26, 2019 Ken Johnston

Today I began two-a-day work out routine to prepare for my upcoming Caminata Across Puerto Rico. I hiked three miles…

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Posted in: Preparation, Puerto Rico, Uncategorized

A Walk Across Puerto Rico

August 14, 2019 Ken Johnston

Sin Cita/Without Appointment I wasn’t planning a second long walk this year after returning home from Northern Ireland earlier this…

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Posted in: Art, Cross Culture, Puerto Rico

Thank You

May 16, 2019 Ken Johnston

It’s been about three weeks since I returned home to the U.S. from Ireland, and settled back into the rhythm…

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Posted in: Thank You

Peace Soup

April 26, 2019 Ken Johnston

Before leaving for Ireland earlier this month I reflected on what small gesture could I make to promote the idea…

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Posted in: Cross Culture, Food, Ireland, Irish Diaspora, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Ulster Filed under: African Irish Diaspora, Food, Peace Soup

A Good Soaking

Ken Johnston

Now that I’m home I can rest my feet. Making foot care time with an Epsom salt bath.

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Posted in: Foot Care

Umass in the House

April 18, 2019 Ken Johnston

Today I met Jim Powers in County Mayo on the Famine Trail in the Doolough Valley. Jim attended Umass Amherst…

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The Other Side

April 17, 2019 Ken Johnston

Here’s what the other side of the pond looks like (the Atlantic Ocean from Western Ireland).

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