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A Picarana to Santiago de Compostela
At 1.45 this afternoon, I walked into the square in front of Santiago's historic Cathedral at the end of my Camino. I shed a few tears.
The little group which had formed yesterday continued on the final 16 kilometres into Santiago, where all the Caminos have ended for centuries. We met up again with Ron and Blanca from Calgary for the final 5kms, which was perfect symmetry as we had met them on day one out of Lisbon in the first 5kms of our epic journey.
Margita is the most courageous woman I have ever met for many reasons. She has been struggling through the pain barrier for many days now and she is awesome! We will always be special Camino amigos through these two shared experiences of walking the Camino Frances and the Camino Portuguese.
Unlike last year, when I carried on for four more days to the Atlantic coast, this time,Santiago is the end of the road and I feel a sense of achievement and relief.
I know now that every ending is a beginning. This is the end of my Camino journeys for a while and the end of my gap year of travel and adventure.
I do do not yet know what new beginnings will occur or I will make happen in the years ahead. But for now, this feels good, very good......
At 1.45 this afternoon, I walked into the square in front of Santiago's historic Cathedral at the end of my Camino. I shed a few tears.
The little group which had formed yesterday continued on the final 16 kilometres into Santiago, where all the Caminos have ended for centuries. We met up again with Ron and Blanca from Calgary for the final 5kms, which was perfect symmetry as we had met them on day one out of Lisbon in the first 5kms of our epic journey.
Margita is the most courageous woman I have ever met for many reasons. She has been struggling through the pain barrier for many days now and she is awesome! We will always be special Camino amigos through these two shared experiences of walking the Camino Frances and the Camino Portuguese.
Unlike last year, when I carried on for four more days to the Atlantic coast, this time,Santiago is the end of the road and I feel a sense of achievement and relief.
I know now that every ending is a beginning. This is the end of my Camino journeys for a while and the end of my gap year of travel and adventure.
I do do not yet know what new beginnings will occur or I will make happen in the years ahead. But for now, this feels good, very good......
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Peter Hayes Wonderful achievement bro! Very proud of you and top marks to Margita also for seeing it through. Take some time to reflect on your triumphs during this past year and embrace the future, wherever it may take you. Peter
Lyyne Well done Rich. I have enjoyed reading your blog and it brought back lots of many happy memories from my Camino journey six months ago. Savour the memories ....
marilyn Well done Richard, you are amazing to have completed two epic walking journeys. I have really enjoyed reading your blog and seeing your photos. Time to put your feet up for a while!
phil-jayne Hi Just catching up. Well Done, and a BIG Congratulations to you both for completing yet another long journey. We've managed to keep up with your blog periodically and enjoyed reading all your thoughts, trails and enjoyment. You both deserve a glass or two of the red stuff, a soak and somewhere to put your feet up. Look forward to catching up with you when you get back x
phil-jayne Hooray!!!