Mile Markers

The Camino de Santiago Frances is about 780 kilometers or 485 miles long. As of today, I have about 39 kilometers or 24 miles left. I might be able to finish tomorrow in one long day (depending on the weather and trail conditions) in time to meet Cindy when she arrives in the evening to Santiago.

That would mean tonight is my last night at a hostel with 59 other pilgrims hearing strangers snore. My last night trying to remember where I put my glasses and which bathroom is the womans or, wait, maybe they are coed here. No, this one has a woman's bathroom but, since there are more guys, they will use it and keep the seat up. Aways check!

Will this be my last night as a pilgrim? Most definately not. The Camino begins when the walk ends. I hope to return to be a hospitalaria so I may greet pilgrims with Benedictine hospitality.

A glass of cold water, some chocolates and biscuits, and help taking off my pack (lightening my load) will always be symbolic of real hospitality. This simple act was followed by smiles and great conversations from couples who traveled great distances to volunteer a week.

What did I learn on the Camino? I reaffirmed what I learned from Godspell in the 70s. To see thee more clearly, Love thee more dearly, and Follow thee more nearly....day by day...and to give Grace, Grace, Grace...when in doubt, Be Kind.Read more