I finished the Primitivo April 7th. I walked from Oviedo to Grado and then Grado to Bodenaya. That second stage I believe was my hardest. It was hot and steep and I didn't drink hardly any water. That was my fault. But I wouldn't change it for the world. Bodenaya was my most memorable evening on the Camino. I was the last Pilgrim to show up at 630pm. David, met me with a big smile and a hug. Offering me water or beer and told me to sit down and chat with him for a couple minutes while I rested and drink 3 large glasses of water. My 3 pilgrim friends were already showered and relaxing. I showered, give my clothes to David's wife who laundered and folded them while we ate. We all sat around and chatted while we helped prepare a pumpkin curry soup, pasta salad, bread and wine. David told me to sit at the head of the table and say something to the rest of the pilgrims. I was so tired. I began to cry while my hands began to cramp up due to low magnesium. All I could say was Mi perigrinos, mi amigos, mi familia, I'm so glad I'm here. One pilgrim James grabbed my forearm while another pilgrim Beya began to cry too.....After dinner David asked me "Richard, why did you become so upset at the table?" I replied I was just so tired and wish my wife was here to witness such kindness. He approached me and gave me a long hug.....Then he he looked at the rest of the group and said " This is such a great family!" We all went to bed and awoke to Ave Maria, breakfast and all of our clothes folded impeccably down stairs.
So for me Bodenaya was my Camino.