It's Just sMiles

<p><strong>What if the most powerful part of your journey wasn't the miles-but the smiles?</strong></p><p></p><p>After completing the 2190-mile Appalachian Trail Jeff Peterson-aka Just Pete-set out for Europe in search of more miles. What he found along the Camino de Santiago was something much greater.</p><p></p><p>In <em>It's Just sMiles</em> Pete takes on an 820-mile pilgrimage through Spain and Portugal armed with a backpack a camera and an open heart. But this isn't just a story about walking-it's about what happens along the way: the people the places and the power of a simple smile to bridge language culture and distance.</p><p></p><p>With humor honesty and heartfelt insight Pete brings readers along for the mishaps memories and magical moments that transform a solo trek into something unforgettable.</p><p></p><p>Whether sharing a beer with strangers bushwhacking through overgrown terrain or fumbling through a foreign menu he celebrates the beauty of being fully present-and the quiet magic found in small connections.</p><p></p><p>Whether you're a hiker a dreamer or just someone in need of a good story you'll find something here to carry with you.</p><p></p><p><strong>More than a travel memoir <em>It's Just sMiles </em>is a warm witty reminder that we're all on a pilgrimage. It's called life. And sometimes the best way to move forward... is with a smile.</strong></p>