We arrived, we walked, we are ready to depart

Posted by LP - the clam shell and yellow arrow of El Camino - we must have seen hundreds, possibly thousands, over the course of 38 days
LP and GJA with Esme hiking in the woods (prior to the El Camino trip)
GJA giving treats to an enthusiastic chicken (I think it is Honesty in the photo - there are also Peace, Mercy, Joy, Charity and Liberty = The Virtue Sisters)
Esme, the terrier of uncertain origins 
GJA and a frame of happy bees 

We are sitting at the gate, having negotiated the COVID testing, check in and 3 sets of security - only another hour to wait, plus 10 hours on the plane, then customs and immigration in Atlanta…..then we will be home

Want to say this one more time, we walked 500 miles!!!

Thank you everyone, we couldn’t have done it without you :)

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  1. AnonymousJune 2, 2022 at 7:52 AM

    Look forward to hearing more!! So happy for your success!!

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  2. To Dog With LoveJune 2, 2022 at 10:01 AM

    Bravo! 👏 this was an amazing “feet” and you did it! Can’t wait to hear more. Happy travels and welcome home!

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  3. The Big manJune 2, 2022 at 10:38 AM

    Dear Camino friends
    We are back in Denmark - a grey day with rain . We had a fine trip yesterday. Our clothes are now clean. And that was that Camino.
    We had a great Camino. Plenty of good days. We have seen a lot. We have enjoyed the good weather. And we meet a lot of fine people.
    We meet you - the two women from USA - Linda and Victoria. It’s was a great pleasure. We could talk, smile, and laugh. Thanks for many meting on the Camino.
    We hope that you are back at your home. Hope you are okay. Hope that Victorias feed will be okay soon.
    All the best to you both.
    With love
    The big man and his little wife - alias Verner & Annette

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  4. AnonymousJune 2, 2022 at 3:23 PM

    Congratulation! What an amazing feat. Can't wait to hear the stories! Welcome Home!

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  5. Cheryl PerryJune 2, 2022 at 8:08 PM

    Congratulations. I'm sure you will be happy to see 1) Your own bed 2) Your loved ones 3) All your pals who have cheered you on! Love you both. Good travels to the homeland.

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  6. AnonymousJune 2, 2022 at 8:10 PM

    Congrats!!! You did it, safe travels. Evelyn R.

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  7. Kim GibsonJune 2, 2022 at 9:18 PM

    congratulations

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  8. AnonymousJune 2, 2022 at 9:59 PM

    Congratulations again.
    Enjoy the travel home!
    KH

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  9. Cheryl PerryJune 3, 2022 at 6:58 PM

    And you would walk 500 more!

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  10. AnonymousDecember 29, 2022 at 4:22 PM

    I can't believe you all walked 500 miles and across the Pyrenees. Amazing. Congratulations!

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  11. AnonymousMay 21, 2023 at 9:08 PM

    Way to go LP and VQT!!! Cant wait to catch up back in the ATL! TRW

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