Wanderlust

 Posted by LP

VQT sitting at cafe in Madrid airport under a sign that says “Wanderlust (n) a strong desire or urge to travel and explore the world”
As we walk out of the city, we see the bright blue sky above the bell tower of the cathedral at Santiago de Compostela 
Liz (met last year on Portugues Camino), LP, VQT and Michelle (met this year on the Primitivo Camino) outside the restaurant we ate lunch together yesterday/Thursday 
LP, VQT, Michelle and Liz enjoying dinner at The Green Room (a veggie restaurant!) on Wednesday evening 

We’ve walked, we’ve celebrated…..we are ready to be home :)

HUGE and HEARTFELT thanks to everyone who supported us to have this wonderful adventure - I recognize it is a privilege to spend a month walking and exploring (also finding our way, negotiating various challenges, looking for the next place to rest, eat, sleep and do laundry, etc.!) - special appreciation to GJA (previously identified as the most supportive spouse in the world), family and friends who encouraged me (sent messages, read and comment on this blog, etc.), all the people we met along the way and VQT my one and only true Camino companion - thank you all💚 - and to end on a true Camino joy, here is a photo of a tatty green door 💚






Comments

  1. DeniseSeptember 27, 2024 at 6:25 AM

    A beautiful farewell message. Until your next Camino!

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2024 at 8:44 AM

    Well done ladies! Thank you for taking us on your exciting journey! A journey full of exploration, Meeting, new friends and enjoying delicious food and nature. Safe travels back home. Best, ROBBIE and Ken💚💚

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2024 at 8:42 PM

    Yes, until your next Camino! PN

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  4. To Dog With LoveSeptember 28, 2024 at 8:06 AM

    I thoroughly enjoyed following you every step of the way, virtually! Congratulations on another successful journey!

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2024 at 5:01 PM

    Congratulations LP and VQT! Looking forward to following your 2025 trip (from the comfort of my armchair in Houston)--Mark G.

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  6. LynneOctober 6, 2024 at 3:14 PM

    Yay, super proud of you my special cousin ❤️

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