THE NAME OF THIS BLOG

If you are wondering about the name of this blog, it has a reason. While researching the Camino de Santiago on different forums, the most common comment about blogging was “I had the best of intentions, but didn’t end up adding much content.” In case this is also the case for me, I offer the name as an apology in advance. I do have the best of intentions to keep this blog relatively current, but if it gets in the way of the experience…

As for the experience, why am I starting a 500 mile walk in a foreign county? Several reasons. I am recently retired from work that I really enjoyed and feel the need to transition. I need an adventure! Also, I haven’t spent a great deal of time with my brother Dale, who was already planning to do this walk (second time for him). I’m looking forward to getting quality bro time on the trail. I will miss Debbie, my wife, but couldn’t convince her that she needed to walk 500 miles in the heat. Lots of WhatsApp updates will have to do.

People who have done the Camino say there is also a spiritual element to the walk. I do have some personal work I hope to accomplish on the Camino. I’d like to be more accepting and less judgmental of others and of myself. I would like to be a kinder and supportive person. And I’d like to say that if I am successful in my spiritual goals and any of you treacherous bastards try to take advantage of the kinder gentler me when I return, I’ll make you pay by god!

We’re landing in Dallas, so bye for now. Next stop is Madrid! Happy 4th of July to you all.Read more