Arzúa to Salceda – The Convergence and t

Today, we walked once more in the soft, drizzling rain, making our way from Arzúa to Salceda. The trail was noticeably busier—Arzúa is the point where the French and Spanish Camino routes meet, and we could feel the energy lift with the growing crowd of pilgrims from all directions.

Along the way, I (Kel) met Tony, a cheerful Pom who began his Camino at St. Jean Pied de Port. Naturally, we got chatting about cricket—ashes, old rivalries, and shared laughs. But more than that, Tony spoke about the four stages of the Camino body, mind, soul, and heart, each one reflecting a different part of the pilgrim’s journey. Joanne smiled, and I wholeheartedly agreed when he said stage one is the body, reflecting on day 1 from Sarria.

And yet, despite the weather and the weariness, there was a quiet joy in our walk today. Joanne and I found comfort in the rhythm of the road, side by side under the soft drizzle. We shared peaceful moments beneath the eucalyptus canopy—glances, smiles, and the kind of silence that speaks volumes.

Is it the magic of the Camino? now that deepens not just our resolve but our connection, reminding us that walking forward together is one of life’s greatest gifts.Read more