Entering Arzua the numbers of pilgrims suddenly increase as their average age drops. We are now on the Camino Francés for the last two days into Santiago. This section of the Camino has a summer camp vibe, with lots of groups of young Spanish pilgrims making their way from the 100 km mark at Sarria. Gord and I were either ahead or behind one group for a good portion of the day. The young girls were playing their music and singing as the young men attempted various attention getting antics that all missed their intended mark of impressing their female companions. It’s great to witness them on their first big adventure.
Tomorrow we walk into Santiago for our fifth time. We have travelled 1700 kms on this trip: Gordon’s longest walk ever. We have met so many wonderful people young and old, and I’m left with a more positive outlook on the world once again. Covid, global warming, extremists and wars are still with us, but individual human beings connecting with each other are just as real, and something we truly need.
I will cry in the square in front of the Cathedral, I always do. I will cry watching people as they reach their long awaited goal. I will cry when I see friends reunited after a week or more of separation. I will cry for a world that needs more of this.
Beautiful stork painting Ruth!
Thanks Karen.
Merci de partager votre aventure…
See you again…one day❣️😘😘
Yes for sure.
Yes, yes and…more yes💙👍💙
Have a wonderful day entering Santiago. I Was wondering this morning if you had arrived already, when I saw there is a new post saying you will get there today! 🙂
Thats so great, enjoy that unique feeling. ❤️🇪🇸
Looking forward to meeting you again one happy day.🐸
And I cried when I read this.
Beautiful photos and artwork as always. After travelling so far, do you feel the urge to “slow down because I don’t want the journey to end?” That was how I felt the first time but not so much the second time. On the other hand, do you feel the journey doesn’t end in Santiago but that your arrival there is just the beginning? I have goosebumps thinking about this end/beginning you are coming to. 🤔 Dave and I are hoping for the Camino San Salvador and Portuguese routes in September/October. 🤞
Hi Judy, it certainly a complex set of emotions coming in. The end of a chapter and then the challenge becomes how do we take this with us into our lives at home.