Spirit of the Camino

Posted by LP - inside the Credential del Peregrino (or pilgrim passport, we obtained from the American Pilgrims of the Camino) is states the Spirit of the Camino:


Live in the moment

Welcome each day - it’s pleasures and it’s challenges 

Make others feel welcome

Share

Feel the spirit of those who have gone before you

Imagine those who will follow you

Appreciate those who walk with you today


My sincere LOVE and THANKS to everyone who supported me to make this journey - I am still processing and learning - we went to Pilgrim’s mass at the cathedral, I am not a Catholic or a church goer, but the service did mean something to me - however, what I know for sure is:

VQT and I made a great Camino team and we are proud of ourselves and each other 

I have wonderful family and friends

There are so many delightful human beings in this world and walking the Camino is a marvelous way to meet some of them 

Here are a few photos taken since arriving in Santiago de Compostela:

A green door 
Etched on the ground it says, “Europe was made on the pilgrim route to Compostela”
Enjoying a celebratory beer with M from Greenwich, London SE10
……and with J
These lovely ladies sold me a new green shirt to wear on the journey home (our hiking clothes are in poor shape after 40 days of non-stop dirt, dust, sweat, stains and limited laundry facilities!)


Comments

  1. JoEl LogiudiceMay 31, 2022 at 12:34 PM

    Amazing accomplishment! You two are my heroes and inspiration to pursue personal goals. Congratulations on completing your incredible journey!

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  2. AnonymousMay 31, 2022 at 1:24 PM

    Ditto to what JoEl wrote.
    I hope you both enjoy the rest of your stay in Spain. 💙🌎
    KH

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  3. AnonymousMay 31, 2022 at 6:52 PM

    So happy for you both. I know it an adventure you will cherish. TLM 818

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