Ken Yes Heather it has been very exciting indeed, you have certainly accomplished your goals along with you good friends Carmela and Dominica. Frank and I call you the 3 Amigos. While having a few wobbly pops we came up with an additional challenge, since you aren't doing much between now and the new year. We signed you up for an additional walk, as you are all aware there are 3 other branches to the El Camino Trail or alternate routes. 1) at Puente la Reina the trail that goes to Arles 2) the trail that goes from St. Sever to Le Puy 3) and the last trail from St. Sever to Paris. We have made arrangements with Air Canada to cancel your Oct 19th flight to Toronto and we are all going to meet up in Paris for new Years Eve. Yes what a surprise eh! We will all fly back to Toronto on Jan 10th , 2017 , except Heather and I who will fly to Florida. Then on Feb. 2nd Heather will fly off to Peru We guestimate at the rate you are currently walking that you should be in the City of Lights by Dec 29th . After a lot of research it was suggested that you take those routes in the order we laid out for you Frank and I are pumped and we know you will be too. Heather I also agree that after our meeting in Paris, you should fly to South America do the Machu Piccu Trail in Peru, I have done all the research you requested and you could climb the Inca trail up and the Lars Trail down then spend 4 months in the Galapagos Islands volunteering. I know this is your life dream so do it, it's only 6 months. Then we can meet in Italy in mid September. Keep up the spirit.! love Ken

lynn Congrats Heather, For a job well done. It is always rewarding to set goals and achieve them. Enjoy your visit with family,a lovely reward. See u soon. xxx Lynn and Tony

Bonnie Mackey Oh my God....you did it We are raising our glasses to you! Can't wait to hear about your journey when you come to Kingsgate Well done!

Ted & Mia Bravo! Wonderful accomplishment! Hope there's some Spanish recipes contemplated for Florida dinners!!! Ted & Mia

Geoffrey French Fantastic! What an achievement. Hope to see you soon down south. Val and Geoff

Neil & Judy Cameron Way to go Heather!! What an accomplishment to be very proud of. See you in the Kingdom! Neil & Judy

Val and Geoff Hi Heather, Ken told me he is hoping that you could get your thighs so strong that you could crack his - well, nuts! Keep going gal! See you soon.

Betsy Caiger-Watson Great going....congrats

Ken Happy Thanksgiving Heather Carmela Dominica, hope you are having a nice roasted Turkey with all the trimmings tonight. or a large bowl of Paelea . You are getting pretty close to your goal and what you signed up for on The El Camino Trail Frances. We are all wondering where you are off walking to next year ?

Cheryl Flaherty Wow! At the same time you were at the Augustinian parish I was at a Benedictine monastery - same thing - vespers, chanting, Masses, eating - but, of course, I am Catholic and didn't have to walk to get there! So happy that you're loving this. Can't wait to hear your revelations at the end. XO.

Betsy Caiger-Watson Congratulations ....what stories you will have to share in the kingdom

Jean Keep us posted as to how you manage with one bra???

A& P You go girl. We'll drink more than water in FL! Stay strong! Hugs - A. & P.

Ken Sept 28th Hi Sweetheart back here in the Beach we are all proud of your accomplishments and dedication to you completing this milestone and life changing experience. Sounds like you are having a great time taking on all kinds of challenges . Their will be all kinds of personal rewards as you complete each segment of the El Camino, that will strengthen your body mind and soul. Say hello to your El Camino hiking partners Carmela and Dominica . I think you may want to consider the Inca Trail to the top of Machu Picchu in Peru in the next year or so as another challenge on your "bucket list". You go girl. Love & hugs Ken

Esther Sounds incredible - The people you are meeting, places you are staying, physical challenges to your body! Hard to believe it's half over .