Am in the midst of the journey home, and am busy reviewing an amazing month of memories! After a 28 day pilgrimage covering 790 km and (what will be) 5 days of travel to and from Spain, what I freshly learned and re-learned will continue to inspire me........
1) Walking 600km is no easy feat (excuse the pun)! It was physically hard, took commitment and focus and mental stamina.
2) Most people are generous, happy and funny!
3) Walking in the rain can be fun!
4) If hungry, eat; if thirsty, drink; if tired, rest!
5) Patience!
6) I am stronger than I think!
7) Knapsacks do stink after days of constant wear!
8) Music lifts my spirits.
9) Do not be afraid to ask!
10) When disappointed, leave it behind.
11) People are the connection!
12) Hearing birds chirping and singing makes me happy
13) Things are just objects.
14) I absolutely detest wet boots!
15) Don't judge a book by its cover
16) There is no place like home!
I met many interesting people, some I could not even imagine how they even started never mind continued! Saw beautiful scenery, disappointing garbage evidence and felt moved every single day if not every hour!
Would I do it again? I heard more than once that the Camino gets under your skin and you cannot help but come back! Right now I am convinced that once along this road is enough! Time to BE at home!
Buen Camino! :-)
