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I am so sorry for your loss. It must have been a terrible shock, but as you so honestly put "he was doing what he loved" ... & you were by his side. So glad you got some support & comfort from your fellow pilgrims. Sending warm Irish hugs your way. Ar dheis De go raibh a-anam. 🙏
Have no expectations ... if possible.
I only do 1-week 'slots' on the Camino. My first was in 2011 & I returned every year bar 1 until Covid. I did 1 section 3 times & had different experiences each time. Don't over-plan; go with the flow & the Camino will provide. That's why everyone goes...
Hi Wildhogget, I did this stretch with my hubby a few years back; you'll love it! We carried our packs, as I've done a few routes (1 week only each trip!) & my pack gets lighter each time. Once it's well padded on the back area & has a waist & chest strap (so your hands are 'free' for poles...
Hi Rey, I love music & bring my earphones on all travels. On Camino however, I only listened when I was on a solo stretch for a while, or maybe on the last few kms when the feet were struggling & I needed to stay motivated. Early morning birdsong & chatting with fellow pilgrim's cannot be...
Hi Ellie, I did this stretch with my hubby around the same time a few years ago. I had done it solo, & a few other sections too, but I thought this would be a good one for him. Maybe we were 'lucky'?, but I don't remember it being overly busy. It is the CF after all; the most popular route...
Hi Franky, I have done this section 3 times & always go to Finisterre first, then on to Muxia. As mentioned already Finisterre is bigger & bustling, .Muxia is a quie fishing village, though has become livelier in latter years. There is an early morning & afternoon bus to SdC. It really...
One of my favourite sections Mick! I've done it 3 times ... & I know I'll be back again! Muxia is a special little place, that has changed so much since my first visit, with a large group, but it still intrigues me! Have a lovely journey on this picturesque coastal route & don't forget to...
I'm so very sorry for your loss & that you couldn't find a resting place on that sad night. There is a saying 'you never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice'. You are doing this, & yes, you are being tested, but there are lessons in all our 'struggles', & they say...
There is a thing called 'Divine Timing'. As humans, we think we are 'in charge', & so we plan things accordingly. God laughs, as only He knows, & so He plans when, where, & how our life goes. You say the Camino helped you before with an emotional situation, & it will do so again. I work in...
Hi there, my favourite has always been the coastal route to Finisterre. I have done it 3 times ... & always finish in Muxia! That little village is so quaint & calming after the hype in the preceeding town. It really depends on what you're looking for. I only do 'one-week stints' due to work...
You must go back ... everyone goes back! As already stated by another pilgrim, this is YOUR Camino ... so you start whenever & whatever time you like (tho I would recommend earlyish... before 8). I think the Camino is as much a mental as physical journey, so focus on your mind, emotions ... &...
@EL LECHERO Get rid of that 'guilt' now or you may stay home! I have a 4-year old grandson & if either my son or daughter-in-law gave each other's blessing for a 3-week 'escape', there would be no hesitation or guilt. The phrase 'gone in a flash' comes to mind! 🙃 Listen, you have a lovely...
@peter Francisco's ('Be a 🌈 in someone else's ☁️ ' ... ❤ it!) This is a 'difficult' one Peter, because maybe what is boring, arduous, undulating for you is cheerily challenging for the next guy or what is noisy, colourful, enchanting for you is utterly 'the worst nightmare' for the gal who's...
This is my favourite section of the Camino! I've done it 3 times & each time was a different experience, but all good! Last time was 2019. I like to finish in Muxia, a small fishing village, that just 'spoke to me' the fist time I arrived there. Finisterre is lovely, but way too commercial...
@mspath, your knowledge, experience, tips etc are invaluable ... so keep writing! How beautiful that you still have all those wonderful memories! I work with the elderly & a lot of them cannot remember some of their hapoy times. Please write about these 'journeys'. They are treasured...
@mspath, yes ... it's 'interesting that we are 'called' to journeys further afield. Still, I've often said 'we meet the people we are meant to meet in life' & if they are on a path further afield ... that's where we will be called to! Maybe you need to meet them on Camino, so they can take...
You are so right Tomas! When you walk alone, your senses are alive & more in touch with what's going on around you. I love chatting to people along the way sometimes, but my favourite is meandering through a meadow alone, preferably early morning, & listening to those beautiful birds welcoming...
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