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Jane V Blanchard

@janevblanchard.bsky.social
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I love going on hiking adventures and then writing about it. For more info about my travels and books, visit JaneVBlanchard.com.

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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Explore Hadrian's Wall Path with the author as she walks across northern England and into history. books2read.com/u/brL907
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Wouldn't it be interesting to read about this 10-day hiking adventure across Northern England while sitting at the bus stop?
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
I agree with Clare Balding: The Camino de Santiago is the most memorable hike.
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Jodi Jacobson @jljacobson.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Hello, @housedemocrats.bsky.social Why are you not suing Bondi, Blanche, and DOJ release all the files?
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Today is Emperor #Hadrian's Birthday Date, January 24, 76 AD For more information about the emperor and the wall he built, see books2read.com/womanonherway2
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
When the trail is snow-covered and cold, it's time to dream about a new #hiking #adventure. #Hadrian's Wall Path is a dream come true--a 10-day hike across northern England. To order the book: books2read.com/womanonherway2
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AllAuthor @allauthor.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
Recipient of the prestigious 2015 President's Award from the Florida Authors & Publisher's Association in the adult, non-fiction category. @janevblanchard.bsky.social #Memoir #NonFiction #Award #Winner #Authors
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Looking for something to read? Here are some books I enjoyed this year.
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AllAuthor @allauthor.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Recipient of the prestigious 2015 President's Award from the Florida Authors & Publisher's Association in the adult, non-fiction category. @janevblanchard.bsky.social #Author #AllAuthor #FictionTale #BookSky
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
JwJ just relaunched the Worker Solidarity Fund. In 2020, the fund distributed over $2M to working people. Now, we face a manufactured crisis, and workers on the frontlines need our help. Check it out: www.thesolidarityhub.org/wsf share.jwj.org/s/i3QeDDaN
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Worker Solidarity Fund — The Solidarity Hub
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
A Short Walk on a Long Trail is equal parts hiking memoir, marriage journey, and ode to the wild, reminding readers that age, setbacks, or storms can’t dampen a spirit fueled by curiosity and connection. books2read.com/onthelongtrail
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
This is amazing. And it’s truly the stuff of nightmares.
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Haverhill” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
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NO KINGS Haverhill · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
The #Camino de Santiago was crowded when I traveled it 15 years ago (at least the last 100 km), but by 2025, overtourism had passed its flashpoint.
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Pilgrims turn Spain's Santiago de Compostela into the world's latest overtourism flashpoint
Residents of Santiago de Compostela are struggling with overtourism. A neighborhood association has tried to address the issue by distributing a guide to good manners for visitors.
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
I asked Google 'What is my #book about?" Here is the surprisingly good summary: The book Hadrian's Wall Path: Walking into History by Jane V. Blanchard is a personal travelogue and historical reflection of her journey along the #Hadrian's Wall Path in northern England. books2read.com/womanonherway2
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
How to prevent the history of Fascism from repeating itself. Is it already too late?
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I researched every attempt to stop fascism in history. The success rate is 0%.
Once they win elections, it's already too late.
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
"A Short Walk on a Long Trail" proves that marriage + hiking equal unforgettable stories. #HikingLife #Adventure #Memoir books2read.com/onthelongtrail
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Available now at your favorite digital store!
A Short Walk on a Long Trail: A couple's sauntering on the Vermont Long Trail by Dennis R. Blanchard, Jane V. Blanchard
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
When I walked The #Camino de Santiago 15 years ago, I could see the fires and the smoke prominently overcast the trail. Now, Spain is having the worst forest fires in several decades and closing parts of the famous #pilgrimage trail. ctif.org/news/spain-w...
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Spain wildfires close parts of famous pilgrimage trail - firefighter died in fire engine crash
Among the hardest-hit regions are Galicia, Castile and León, where authorities have shut down a 50-kilometer stretch of the famed Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route between Astorga and Ponferrada.
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
#Pontevedra is a beautiful medieval town on the #Camino. It houses many albergues, including a #Parador. I only stayed one night on my #pilgrimage, but perhaps I should have stayed more.
euroweeklynews.com
A Spanish medieval town banishes all cars from the city centre
Pontevedra is an ancient city with many hidden gems, beaches and best of all, it has banished vehicles from it’s historic city centre
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Join me at Salem, NH Free America Weekend action.womensmarch.com/events/salem...
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Salem, NH Free America Weekend
CELEBRATE FREEDOM. IGNITE YOUR REBELLION Independence Day is about the fight for freedom. The American Revolution was a stand against tyranny and kings. That same spirit has lived on—from the Boston T...
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
What was considered "giant" is no longer the norm, but it leads one to wonder. #Hadrian's Wall
labrujulaverde.com
A Garrison of Giants at Hadrian’s Wall? Oversized Roman Footwear Found at the Magna Fort
In the defensive ditches of the Roman fort of Magna, located in Northumberland and now home to the Roman Army Museum, archaeologists have uncovered remains of ancient footwear of extraordinary size, r...
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
This is, hopefully, my next #hiking #adventure. Hiking the #Via #Francigena from the Alps to Rome. Someday...
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The Via Francigena in Piedmont: the hills of Monferrato  - Via Francigena
We’ve reached the seventh chapter of our travel diary. This time, we stop in Piedmont to discover its traditions and explore the trails.
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
While these pictures of places along #Hadrian's Wall are stunning, seeing them in person is moving. I recommend this trail to everyone. For me, it was like walking into history.
roadaffair.com
20 Best Places to Visit Along Hadrian’s Wall - Road Affair
Uncover 20 must-visit attractions along Hadrian’s Wall Path, from Vindolanda to Chesters Roman Fort and beyond.
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
What Trump wanted -- What he got. A parade with 80-year-old Sherman tanks.
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
Save Democracy protest in Paris bsky.app/profile/ohma...
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Beautiful pics of the #CaminoDeSantiago. My first #pilgrimage was a 500-mile walk across Spain. Several years later, I walked from Lisbon to Santiago. My trips resulted in several books about the #Camino. For more information about my books, visit books2read.com/ap/xMmovN/Ja...
catalystplanet.com
A Guide to Hiking the Camino De Santiago
A beautiful pilgrimage throughout Europe with many religious and historic ties ends in Spain
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Because we didn't have an extra week in 2010 to walk to Finisterre and back, we took the bus to "the end of the world." There, we spent three days, relaxing and enjoying the town. I'm glad we were able to fit it into our schedule. The walk does look lovely.
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Bonus Episodes! Walking to Finisterre - The Trek
Days: 41-44 Santiago de Compostela → Negreira → Olveiroa → Cee → Finisterre!  After having taken a picture of my Hokas arriving to Santiago yesterday, I ditched them this morning before heading on my ...
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
This made me laugh. However, #testicular #cancer is not a laughing matter. I'm glad he had the balls to wear this outfit while walking #Hadrian's Wall Path to raise awareness about this most common cancer in young men. Had I met him on this path in #England, I certainly would have laughed.
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Volunteers at the Vindolanda Trust( part of #Hadrian's Wall Path) have discovered a mythical winged goddess statue that was “highly revered by the ancient #Romans. During times of war, she was often credited for battlefield success.” www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...
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Stunning image of mythical winged goddess revealed at ancient Roman fort in UK
The relief was found by veteran volunteers, officials said.
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Arghavan Salles, MD, PhD @arghavansallesmd.medsky.social · 21/05/2025
No one experiencing the tragedy of a miscarriage should be arrested, much less abandoned in jail for 5 months with a $100k bond. But that’s exactly what happened to Mallori Patrice Strait in Texas. Women, particularly women of color, in this country are no longer allowed dignity even in extreme loss
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K1YPP @k1ypp.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
@janevblanchard.bsky.social Going from the US to Canada and back we may have to consider the same thing. US Customs New Crackdown Prompts Canadian Lawyers To Urge All Travelers To Use Burner Phones To Protect Personal Data www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article...
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US Customs New Crackdown Prompts Canadian Lawyers To Urge All Travelers To Use Burner Phones To Protect Personal Data - Travel And Tour World
Canadian lawyers urge travelers to the US to use burner phones as new border rules allow officials to search devices and access personal data.
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
There is now an African start to the #Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. As of April, 71 #pilgrims have completed the African #Way.
murciatoday.com
Discover the newest route on the Camino de Santiago: Spain's Way of St James gets a new African trail
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
This 89-year-old man will wheel himself the length of #Hadrian's Wall to raise money for #Alzheimer's in honor of his wife. His strength and determination are astounding. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Ashington pensioner's 73-mile wheelchair challenge for wife
Thomas Hedley is wheeling himself 73 miles, equivalent to the length of Hadrian's Wall, for charity.
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Fromista in 2010 was a quaint stop on the #Camino. According to this article, which details highlights of the city, visitor numbers have increased by 75%. Hopefully, this increase in #pilgrims will not detract from its attraction. mendozaextremo.com.ar/25/a-hidden-...
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A Hidden Gem on the Camino de Santiago: Why Frómista Captures the Hearts of Pilgrims - Mendoza Extremo
Frómista, once part of “la España vaciada,” now thrives as a key waypoint on the Camino de Santiago, welcoming over 200 pilgrims daily from April to November. A 75% increase in pilgrims since 2010 has...
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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
It turns out a convicted felon, adjudicated rapist and financial fraudster does not make for a good President.
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
As an #author, I never thought I would fear promoting a book in the US, The Land of the Free. After reading the comments on "Itchy Boots," I was fearful for myself and others visiting the US. This is alarming.
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Noraly 'Itchy Boots' Cancels US Book Tour Over Immigration Concerns - ADV Pulse
Fearless adventurer Noraly Schoenmaker, known as “Itchy Boots,” has captivated millions with her motorcycle journeys across the globe over the last seven years. The Dutch travel blogger’s solo adventu...
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Dahlia Lithwick @dahlialithwick.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
"If the government can disappear any people it wishes, dump them in a Salvadoran dungeon and prevent any court in this country from providing relief, we all should be very, very afraid."
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Opinion | Trump’s Gulag Archipelago (Gift Article)
Trump is seeking to establish a truly chilling proposition: that no one can stop his administration from imprisoning anyone it wants, anywhere in the world.
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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
A 31-year old unvaccinated man has just died from measles in Chihuahua, Mexico. His infection is reported to be related to the Texas outbreak. Four unvaccinated people have died in this measles outbreak so far. The only thing that prevents measles is the MMR vaccine.
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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 12/04/2025
🧵There’s a lot of people out there saying that measles is being brought to the US by immigrants, specifically undocumented immigrants crossing the southern border. Let’s talk about measles and migration. ✈️ TL:DR: Measles in the US comes from outbreaks started by unvaccinated traveling Americans.
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National Organization for Women @nationalnow.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
We’re powerful when we all speak up and demand our rights!
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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Banned Together, a new documentary on three young freedom to read advocates beings streaming today! Learn more about it here:
libraryjournal.com
'Banned Together' Documentary Celebrating Student Advocacy To Stream April 10
A new documentary, Banned Together—available to stream April 10—shines a spotlight on three young freedom to read advocates, and how, together and individually, they are standing up to make a differen...
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Embark on a thrilling adventure with Dennis and Jane Blanchard as they tackle Vermont's scenic Long Trail! Order "A Short Walk on a Long Trail" now. books2read.com/onthelongtrail #memoir #couple #hiking #trai l #longdistance #trek
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
The national response to Hands Off indicates that Americans are waking up. Locally, the bitterly cold weather did not prevent 1000-1500 attendees from lining Main Street up to City Hall. What amazed me the most were the many various "Hands Off" signs, people seemingly upset about everything.
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
The American people have risen up and they are PISSED AS HELL. #HandsOff
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
These new #AT rules came out today. (Snicker) www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGU8...
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
If you enjoy reading books about hikes, check out my books on Kobo: tinyurl.com/5cuz5ynw
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
I am looking for a replacement for the ACLU's Mobile Justice app, which was discontinued in February 2025. The ACLU Blue app, which is no longer available, was a suitable alternative for recording interactions with law enforcement and reporting abuse. Do you have any suggestions?
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
When walking #HadrianWallPath, I had many encounters with cattle. One was a stare-down with a young bull. Another was walking through a field of giant cows scrambling home for dinner. This unfortunate man did not survive his encounter. www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2503253...
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Man 'tossed in air and kicked in head in cow attack as friend escaped up tree'
A retired teacher was killed by cows that repeatedly attacked him after he was tossed into the air during a walk with his friend along Hadrian’s…
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Jane V Blanchard @janevblanchard.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
With spring comes vacation planning. Hadrian's Wall Path, The Camino de Santiago, and the Vermont Long Trail are hikes that I recommend. For my take on these, see my award-winning books at janevblanchard.com/books-2/
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Books - Jane V. Blanchard
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Lori Tomlinson @loritomlinson.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
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