Ending our Camino

After making the jump to Sarria, Sean and I walked to Portomarin, but once there decided to end our Camino. We are both exhausted: Sean due to lack of sleep for five weeks and me due to the rigors of the Camino.

We have taken a bus to Santiago de Compostela, going to visit the Cathedral and the Pilgrim Office to see whether we qualify for our compostelas. We walked well over 100km, but we didn’t walk the final 100.

This afternoon we hope to catch a flight to Paris, visit the Musee d’Orsay then head home.

I far exceeded my three goals: draw closer to God, draw closer to Sean, and have a grand adventure! And Sean far exceeded his, which was to support me. He has been faithful, patient, and supportive literally every step of the way. I could not have asked for a better companion!

What I did not expect was the friendships we made along the way; in particular Brian and Michelle Coleman (cruisinwiththecolemans on YouTube), Brandon from Houston, Lucas and Maria from Brazil, and Richard “the Gentle Giant” from Los Angeles. Each was a blessing to us and we treasure the time we had with them.

Unbelievably, Sean and I waited over 5 hours for the bus in Portomarin and in the last 5 minutes who should come strolling up but Lucas and Maria! An unexpected joy to see them one more time!

Thank you God for all the blessings and all the answered prayers during this trek. We will remember it and treasure it always.Читать далее