I always say, 'Never stop adding adventure to your life.' My 43-day, 470-mile walk across Spain in 2019 remains the greatest adventure of my life. This time, my primary goal was to share that experience with a few good friends, and I believe it became one of the biggest adventures for Debbie and the two Marians. They did incredibly well on this 130-mile journey, which was physically demanding at times. I know they’ll proudly share their accomplishment when they return home.
In 2019, my friend Carl and I carried our packs every day and stayed primarily in hostels. This time, we opted for what I call a 'Camino Light.' We stayed in a mix of semi-private accommodations and used bag transport services, and I couldn’t have been more pleased with how smoothly everything went.
We started with six participants, but two of the gentlemen had to drop out, leaving me to lead three wonderful women, with my wife joining us occasionally. The ladies were a delight—intelligent, flexible, and great companions for hours of walking and conversation.
Before the trip, we had discussed adding a spiritual, pilgrimage element to our walk, and I believe we succeeded. I personally learned a lot from the others. Each morning, Marian Y. would read a psalm, and I was especially impressed when she recited some from memory.
One of my favorite parts of the Camino is meeting people from all over the world, and the three ladies embraced this fully, always engaging other pilgrims, discovering their stories, and greeting them warmly when we crossed paths again.
Overall, I had a fantastic time, and I’m sure the others did too.
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SpainSantiago de Compostela42°52’25” N 8°32’20” W
SpainSantiago de Compostela42°52’25” N 8°32’20” W