This is our last night in an albergue. Tomorrow we will be in a hotel outside of Santiago. It was the only place available with the influx on new pilgrims.
Albergue life comes to an end.Today some of our pilgrim friends, whom we have been walking with the last few weeks, gave us their reservations for an albergue in Azura. We were going to have a longer walk tomorrow, so this is a bonus. They wanted to walk further today to get into Santiago a day earlier.
I have to say the journey’s end is bitter sweet. I am ready to see my friends and family but it will be difficult to stop walking.
I am trying to sort out how the Camino has touched my life. I believe it will take time for it all to become clear, but what I do know:
- I have loved all of it.
- I learned to listen and trust my body and it has served me well
- I found moments of true bliss
- Sharing the Camino with people from around the world who show so much care and concern, has touch me to the core of my soul
- That most people on the Camino honor your support but find strength in overcoming their own struggles.
- A kind word or greeting from a stranger has filled my heart many times
- The Camino provides what you need
- Being in the moment for hours at a time is the greatest gift of the Camino
- Being silent in mind and spirit is very healing
- I am blessed to have shared my entire adult life with someone who supports my life journeys.
The Camino is a very personal journey. I had no expectations except to finish; so there has been no disappointments.
My life on the Camino in one backpack
Candi, Please keep describing your re-entry into daily life. I know it will be interesting.
I have really enjoyed reading about your adventure, and I am so glad it has given you so many memories 🙂
Thank you Barb. This a journey you would enjoy.
I will miss your posts.