The day has come!

[Mike Savage]

Well after a year of planning the day is finally here. I fly out in just a few hours (SLC/DFW/Madrid/Pamplona) and wanted to express my thanks to all the kind folks here who have helped me prepare. You have helped more than you will ever know and I feel much more prepared, especially for the mental part of the Camino, than I would have been without your help. I do hope to meet some of you on the way. I stay at Pensión Corazón Puro Sunday night September 6th, and Orrison Monday September 7th.

Also if you are in Santiago de Compostela on October 10th and October 15th we may meet at the Tertulia as I hope to be there those two evenings at 7:00pm.

Mike

 

[Theatregal]

Well after a year of planning the day is finally here. I fly out in just a few hours (SLC/DFW/Madrid/Pamplona) and wanted to express my thanks to all the kind folks here who have helped me prepare. You have helped more than you will ever know and I feel much more prepared, especially for the mental part of the Camino, than I would have been without your help. I do hope to meet some of you on the way. I stay at Pensión Corazón Puro Sunday night September 6th, and Orrison Monday September 7th.

Also if you are in Santiago de Compostela on October 10th and October 15th we may meet at the Tertulia as I hope to be there those two evenings at 7:00pm.

Mike

Wishing you a Buen Camino Mike! Based on the kindness and generosity you've expressed to others on this forum, I believe you will have a fine camino.

 

[Icacos]

Bon Voyage, and Buen Camino.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Well after a year of planning the day is finally here. I fly out in just a few hours (SLC/DFW/Madrid/Pamplona) and wanted to express my thanks to all the kind folks here who have helped me prepare. You have helped more than you will ever know and I feel much more prepared, especially for the mental part of the Camino, than I would have been without your help. I do hope to meet some of you on the way. I stay at Pensión Corazón Puro Sunday night September 6th, and Orrison Monday September 7th.

Also if you are in Santiago de Compostela on October 10th and October 15th we may meet at the Tertulia as I hope to be there those two evenings at 7:00pm.

Mike

Hi Mike, again from me the best wishes for your journey.
Wish you all the best and a Buen Camino, Peter.

 

[Griffin57]

Well after a year of planning the day is finally here. I fly out in just a few hours (SLC/DFW/Madrid/Pamplona) and wanted to express my thanks to all the kind folks here who have helped me prepare. You have helped more than you will ever know and I feel much more prepared, especially for the mental part of the Camino, than I would have been without your help. I do hope to meet some of you on the way. I stay at Pensión Corazón Puro Sunday night September 6th, and Orrison Monday September 7th.

Also if you are in Santiago de Compostela on October 10th and October 15th we may meet at the Tertulia as I hope to be there those two evenings at 7:00pm.

Mike

Hi Mike, you have helped and welcomed so many new pilgrims! Perhaps @ivar should create a new role for you and @Peter Fransiscus as official welcomers? You would both do the job so brilliantly! You show the spirit of the camino so well, helpful, kind and caring!

I do hope you have the most wonderful camino and I'm sorry we won't get to meet, maybe another year? I've a feeling you will be back?
Buen camino Peregrino Mike!
Sarah

 

[mspath]

Godspeed and Ultreia!

MM

 

[NualaOC]

Good luck Mike and I hope that your long journey to Spain goes smoothly. You have wished so many others a buen camino, so now it's our turn to wish you well. Ultreia!

 

[PANO]

all the best and enjoy your camino, Mike.

 

[wayfarer]

Go safely Mike and have a great Camino. Keep us posted.
Buen Camino.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Hi Mike, you have helped and welcomed so many new pilgrims! Perhaps @ivar should create a new role for you and @Peter Fransiscus as official welcomers? You would both do the job so brilliantly! You show the spirit of the camino so well, helpful, kind and caring!

I do hope you have the most wonderful camino and I'm sorry we won't get to meet, maybe another year? I've a feeling you will be back?
Buen camino Perigrino Mike!
Sarah

Thank you Sarah, I did / do it with great pleasure . Wish you well, Peter.

 

[Bobcat77]

Now forget all you've heard here. Expect the unexpected. Walk slowly into your .... Ok you got it.
Thanks for all your help and encouragement to so many.
Buen Camino Mike

 

[gerardcarey]

All the best mate.
Just do one thing for us.
Grab a drink from the bar at Orisson and go sit across the road on the viewing/relaxing platform.
It'll do me good to picture you there.
Regds & Buen Camino
Gerard

 

[CaminoDebrita]

Well after a year of planning the day is finally here. I fly out in just a few hours (SLC/DFW/Madrid/Pamplona) and wanted to express my thanks to all the kind folks here who have helped me prepare. You have helped more than you will ever know and I feel much more prepared, especially for the mental part of the Camino, than I would have been without your help. I do hope to meet some of you on the way. I stay at Pensión Corazón Puro Sunday night September 6th, and Orrison Monday September 7th.

Also if you are in Santiago de Compostela on October 10th and October 15th we may meet at the Tertulia as I hope to be there those two evenings at 7:00pm.

Mike

Have an exciting time, and Buen Camino!

 

[movinmaggie]

Well after a year of planning the day is finally here. I fly out in just a few hours (SLC/DFW/Madrid/Pamplona) and wanted to express my thanks to all the kind folks here who have helped me prepare. You have helped more than you will ever know and I feel much more prepared, especially for the mental part of the Camino, than I would have been without your help. I do hope to meet some of you on the way. I stay at Pensión Corazón Puro Sunday night September 6th, and Orrison Monday September 7th.

Also if you are in Santiago de Compostela on October 10th and October 15th we may meet at the Tertulia as I hope to be there those two evenings at 7:00pm.

Mike

Wish you a heartfelt Buen Camino Mike. Ditto your thoughts - so many in this forum have helped above and beyond….I am 16 days and counting so likely won't cross paths. All the best.

 

[WildPlace]

Buen camino Mike!! Have a brilliant time

 

[grayland]

Buen Camino, amigo.

After you arrive in St. Jean the only thing left to do is paste a smile on and start walking.
Everyday will be an adventure.
The most difficult days become a pleasure at the end as you realize that you actually did it and survived.

 

[Bala]

Buen Camino, Mike! You've been such a welcoming member on the board and a great help to me with my own planning for next month. May your camino be filled with joy and happy surprises.

 

[Kanga]

Enjoy the Road, Mike. May the miles be a blessing, the road a comfort, the other pilgrims your family and Santiago a joy.

 

[Deleted member 3000]

Most of all, have fun!

 

[annakappa]

All the very best, Mike! Enjoy your Pilgrimage to the full. You have become an expert in encouraging others. Now we encourage you! Buen Camino!

 

[suzie]

Well after a year of planning the day is finally here. I fly out in just a few hours (SLC/DFW/Madrid/Pamplona) and wanted to express my thanks to all the kind folks here who have helped me prepare. You have helped more than you will ever know and I feel much more prepared, especially for the mental part of the Camino, than I would have been without your help. I do hope to meet some of you on the way. I stay at Pensión Corazón Puro Sunday night September 6th, and Orrison Monday September 7th.

Also if you are in Santiago de Compostela on October 10th and October 15th we may meet at the Tertulia as I hope to be there those two evenings at 7:00pm.

Mike

Sorry I won't get to meet you. You were the first to reply to my questions re camino over 12 months ago. Buen camino

 

[peregrina2000]

Hi, Mike,
You will soon graduate from newbie status to experienced pilgrim, how awesome is that! As all of these good wishes make quite clear, you've got a fan base here on the forum who looks forward to hearing from you -- either "live" if you are so inclined, or upon completion if you are going to try to cut the technological cord while you're off.

Wishing you a magnificent Camino, Laurie

 

[aliwalks]

Well after a year of planning the day is finally here. I fly out in just a few hours (SLC/DFW/Madrid/Pamplona) and wanted to express my thanks to all the kind folks here who have helped me prepare. You have helped more than you will ever know and I feel much more prepared, especially for the mental part of the Camino, than I would have been without your help. I do hope to meet some of you on the way. I stay at Pensión Corazón Puro Sunday night September 6th, and Orrison Monday September 7th.

Also if you are in Santiago de Compostela on October 10th and October 15th we may meet at the Tertulia as I hope to be there those two evenings at 7:00pm.

Mike

Good luck I leave today starting at Ponferrada Buen Camino

 

[ivar]

Well after a year of planning the day is finally here. I fly out in just a few hours (SLC/DFW/Madrid/Pamplona) and wanted to express my thanks to all the kind folks here who have helped me prepare. You have helped more than you will ever know and I feel much more prepared, especially for the mental part of the Camino, than I would have been without your help. I do hope to meet some of you on the way. I stay at Pensión Corazón Puro Sunday night September 6th, and Orrison Monday September 7th.

Also if you are in Santiago de Compostela on October 10th and October 15th we may meet at the Tertulia as I hope to be there those two evenings at 7:00pm.

Mike

Buen camino Mike!

 

[grayland]

Buen Camino aliwalks ^^^
Enjoy your walk from Ponferrada.

 

[Ethel]

Buen Camino, @Mike Savage !!! Your welcoming posts have surely put a smile on the faces of many new pilgrims. You've inspired confidence and calm as well. May your Camino fill you, stretch you, and give you joy and peace.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Good luck I leave today starting at Ponferrada Buen Camino

Hi, wish you happy trails and a Buen Camino, Peter.

 

[El Gallo]

Well after a year of planning the day is finally here. I fly out in just a few hours (SLC/DFW/Madrid/Pamplona) and wanted to express my thanks to all the kind folks here who have helped me prepare. You have helped more than you will ever know and I feel much more prepared, especially for the mental part of the Camino, than I would have been without your help. I do hope to meet some of you on the way. I stay at Pensión Corazón Puro Sunday night September 6th, and Orrison Monday September 7th.

Also if you are in Santiago de Compostela on October 10th and October 15th we may meet at the Tertulia as I hope to be there those two evenings at 7:00pm.

Mike

Mike, I too leave tonite for Madrid. Pamplona on Monday. Hope we cross paths even if briefly.
Buen Camino, Raul

 

[Pavel Sosin]

Well after a year of planning the day is finally here. I fly out in just a few hours (SLC/DFW/Madrid/Pamplona) and wanted to express my thanks to all the kind folks here who have helped me prepare. You have helped more than you will ever know and I feel much more prepared, especially for the mental part of the Camino, than I would have been without your help. I do hope to meet some of you on the way. I stay at Pensión Corazón Puro Sunday night September 6th, and Orrison Monday September 7th.

Also if you are in Santiago de Compostela on October 10th and October 15th we may meet at the Tertulia as I hope to be there those two evenings at 7:00pm.

Mike

Taxi takes us to airport at 3 am. Monday morning we will start from SJPP.
BR
Pavel

 

[seagull]

Buen Camino Mike!

 

[julia-t]

Buen Caminbo, and safe travels.
Sorry I won't get to meet with you - this year!

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Taxi takes us to airport at 3 am. Monday morning we will start from SJPP.
BR
Pavel

Hi Pavel, welcome to this wonderful forum.
Wish you a wonderful journey and a Buen Camino, Peter.

 

[Urban Trekker]

Well after a year of planning the day is finally here. I fly out in just a few hours (SLC/DFW/Madrid/Pamplona) and wanted to express my thanks to all the kind folks here who have helped me prepare. You have helped more than you will ever know and I feel much more prepared, especially for the mental part of the Camino, than I would have been without your help. I do hope to meet some of you on the way. I stay at Pensión Corazón Puro Sunday night September 6th, and Orrison Monday September 7th.

Also if you are in Santiago de Compostela on October 10th and October 15th we may meet at the Tertulia as I hope to be there those two evenings at 7:00pm.

Mike

While this is a sailors fair well, I think the meaning is appropriate. Mike, May you have fair winds and following seas on your journey. Buem Camino

Happy Trails

 

[Arminius]

Well after a year of planning the day is finally here. I fly out in just a few hours (SLC/DFW/Madrid/Pamplona) and wanted to express my thanks to all the kind folks here who have helped me prepare. You have helped more than you will ever know and I feel much more prepared, especially for the mental part of the Camino, than I would have been without your help. I do hope to meet some of you on the way. I stay at Pensión Corazón Puro Sunday night September 6th, and Orrison Monday September 7th.

Also if you are in Santiago de Compostela on October 10th and October 15th we may meet at the Tertulia as I hope to be there those two evenings at 7:00pm.

Mike

Mike, come back with many beautiful moments & pictures.
Buen Camino!

 

[cherrys]

To all of you starting out now, I wish you a great trip. I started exactly 2 years ago today, and never miss a day wishing I was not back there again. I'll be thinking of all of you - buen camino, Cherry

 

[Jeff Crawley]

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

 

[Albertagirl]

Blessings and buen camino and thanks for all your kindness and open-heartedness. I shall follow soon (leaving Sept. 28).

 

[OzAnnie]

Mike
Happy for you that this all now becomes real for you .
You're well prepared for it. Look forward to your impressions. Buen Camino
Annie

 

[Nicolette E]

Well after a year of planning the day is finally here. I fly out in just a few hours (SLC/DFW/Madrid/Pamplona) and wanted to express my thanks to all the kind folks here who have helped me prepare. You have helped more than you will ever know and I feel much more prepared, especially for the mental part of the Camino, than I would have been without your help. I do hope to meet some of you on the way. I stay at Pensión Corazón Puro Sunday night September 6th, and Orrison Monday September 7th.

Also if you are in Santiago de Compostela on October 10th and October 15th we may meet at the Tertulia as I hope to be there those two evenings at 7:00pm.

Mike

 

[Carlos H]

Well after a year of planning the day is finally here. I fly out in just a few hours (SLC/DFW/Madrid/Pamplona) and wanted to express my thanks to all the kind folks here who have helped me prepare. You have helped more than you will ever know and I feel much more prepared, especially for the mental part of the Camino, than I would have been without your help. I do hope to meet some of you on the way. I stay at Pensión Corazón Puro Sunday night September 6th, and Orrison Monday September 7th.

Also if you are in Santiago de Compostela on October 10th and October 15th we may meet at the Tertulia as I hope to be there those two evenings at 7:00pm.

Mike

¡Buena suerte y buen camino, Mike!

 

[Nicolette E]

Mike - Buen Camino to you.
I hope our paths cross at some point in the next few weeks. I will begin my Camino in Pamplona on Sept 12th - hope to arrive in Santiago around the same time you'll be there.
Wishing you the best!
Nicolette

 

[Peter Clifton]

Mike,
I'm sure Camino will be like your posts, thoughtful, caring and compasionate.
Buen Camino.

 

[El Gallo]

Well after a year of planning the day is finally here. I fly out in just a few hours (SLC/DFW/Madrid/Pamplona) and wanted to express my thanks to all the kind folks here who have helped me prepare. You have helped more than you will ever know and I feel much more prepared, especially for the mental part of the Camino, than I would have been without your help. I do hope to meet some of you on the way. I stay at Pensión Corazón Puro Sunday night September 6th, and Orrison Monday September 7th.

Also if you are in Santiago de Compostela on October 10th and October 15th we may meet at the Tertulia as I hope to be there those two evenings at 7:00pm.

Mike

God bless n Godspeed. The anxiety will now start to subside. Just got here myself

 

[Bernard duffy]

Buen Camino brother !!!!

 

[Sailor]

Slower is Faster

For all those currently on the trails in Spain, and all those planning to walk in the next couple of days/weeks/months/years: Que la luz de Dios alumbre su camino.

 

[Introibo]

Buen Camino

 

[Maryimelda]

You're about to find out that the Camino is way better when you're there than you can ever have possibly imagined. Go with the flow, roll with the punches and know that you have a very large group cheering you on. Ultreia Mike, Buen Camino!

 

[Teresa Santamaria]

Well after a year of planning the day is finally here. I fly out in just a few hours (SLC/DFW/Madrid/Pamplona) and wanted to express my thanks to all the kind folks here who have helped me prepare. You have helped more than you will ever know and I feel much more prepared, especially for the mental part of the Camino, than I would have been without your help. I do hope to meet some of you on the way. I stay at Pensión Corazón Puro Sunday night September 6th, and Orrison Monday September 7th.

Also if you are in Santiago de Compostela on October 10th and October 15th we may meet at the Tertulia as I hope to be there those two evenings at 7:00pm.

Mike

Buen Camino!

 

[ricitosdeplata]

Buenos Camino, Mike! And thank you for all the help you've been to me. Enjoy it all, the good and the challenging. Let us know how your doing along the way.