Angie94
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino Frances - 2016 www.angie-carter.com/camino
https://youtu.be/PtE_hvREZc4
I arrived in Santiago a couple of days ago and have finished my walk. I am so happy and grateful to God that I was able to physically finish. It was much harder than I anticipated but was fortunate that I didn't sustain injury or encounter circumstances that prevent me from reaching Santiago. I have very mixed emotions about what I experienced but hesitate to go into that here as each person's journey is quite personal. I saw some amazing things that I will never forget and I met some incredible people from all over the world that will be with me in my memories for a long time. Can't say I fully understand why I felt compelled to do the Camino but maybe more will be revealed as life unfolds. I had no expectations and do not feel disappointed, except maybe a tad bit with all of the commercialism ( especially in Santiago) in connection with the Camino - but I can understand why it is so.
I can say that I overcame a lot of fears and anxieties and I believe God provided me with a lot of help through the people I met on the Camino. There were some synchronicity's that occurred that even the people I met and walked with were quite surprised by. It definitely gave me the feeling that I wasn't walking "alone" - not on the Camino nor in life. My plan was always to walk on to Finisterre but once I arrived in Santiago I realized I was done walking. The friends I met along the way when ahead and went on to Finisterre and I stayed here in Santiago and rested up. I did not feel compelled to keep walking, and surprisingly feel quite OK with that decision.
The Pilgrim house is a wonderful place and I am glad I went there. Also I met Ivar when I picked up my package and he is a very friendly gentleman and helpful.
Thank you to everyone on this form who encouraged me and offered me tips, suggestions and help in order for me to make this journey. I am grateful for the help you offered. I would not have been able to do this without it. I will follow up with more when I get back home and post some of my pictures. I will never forget the things that I have been fortunate enough to see and experience in this beautiful country.
(Picture is at the office where I received my compostela)
I can say that I overcame a lot of fears and anxieties and I believe God provided me with a lot of help through the people I met on the Camino. There were some synchronicity's that occurred that even the people I met and walked with were quite surprised by. It definitely gave me the feeling that I wasn't walking "alone" - not on the Camino nor in life. My plan was always to walk on to Finisterre but once I arrived in Santiago I realized I was done walking. The friends I met along the way when ahead and went on to Finisterre and I stayed here in Santiago and rested up. I did not feel compelled to keep walking, and surprisingly feel quite OK with that decision.
The Pilgrim house is a wonderful place and I am glad I went there. Also I met Ivar when I picked up my package and he is a very friendly gentleman and helpful.
Thank you to everyone on this form who encouraged me and offered me tips, suggestions and help in order for me to make this journey. I am grateful for the help you offered. I would not have been able to do this without it. I will follow up with more when I get back home and post some of my pictures. I will never forget the things that I have been fortunate enough to see and experience in this beautiful country.
(Picture is at the office where I received my compostela)
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