Reflections

I said I'd put together a wrap-up post. I didn't realize how difficult that would be. I thought we'd give insights on do's and don'ts on the Camino, and/or maybe post some favorite experiences or pictures, talk about the wonderful people we met - both Caminars and others in Spain/France, talk about how we might have changed (did we need changing? :-), etc. I still might do that, but today's not that day.

What I do know is that walking the Camino is an unreal experience - unreal in its simplicity. You wake up, walk, do a little laundry, eat, rest, and sleep. Repeat 33 times. Each day is similar - and unique. It's also safe. Reducing one's life to a few basics may seem limiting, but is actually liberating. When we reached Santiago, I was happy, but also melancholic, and still am to a certain extent. Not to worry, I'm ok, and very much appreciate the comforts of home and of our life. But, even Dave and I have responsibilities: we really need to feed our cats.

All I can say is, walk the Camino, or something like it that appeals to you - and, preferably, scares you a little - and you'll understand. (95 percent of our blog readers are capable of doing so. All it takes is interest and a willingness to not only look foolish, but to be foolish.)

Thanks for reading.

Deb... and Dave

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