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  1. William Garza

    I should have lived the moment

    I think this way It is a form of Fado.... The undefinable "missing" Because you did live in your moments fully and completely and the missing shows you did. The keys may not fit any more and the doors may not open But once? They did.
  2. William Garza

    A little lost

    That Secret... That Elegant,Eloquent silence between two who have seen And understood the volumes of a secret language ..out there. Its the seen soul between the weary pilgrims Its the word composed of walking in synchronicity... With yourself Within the Liminality of what is today To What you...
  3. William Garza

    A little lost

    Home... Home? Home. Ohh yes..I remember.. home. Its what you do between Caminos. It is the time between the times The moment before the smile It is the wrinkle in the corner of your eye that has you look aside once in a while. It is the Circle..within your circles It is the space between the...
  4. William Garza

    33 Reasons Portugal Is The Absolute Worst

    If i may add one.. The Big waves at Nazare...
  5. William Garza

    33 Reasons Portugal Is The Absolute Worst

    Absolutely BRILLIANT STUNNING! Must go there someday!!!
  6. William Garza

    Why Do Adventure Snobs Hate The Camino De Santiago? By Tom Allen

    Thank you for posting that..I never knew of this poet!
  7. William Garza

    Why Do Adventure Snobs Hate The Camino De Santiago? By Tom Allen

    Do they see the road not taken as a challenge? Or, a place marker for future reference? There are roads There are ways There is moving And in moving there is Joy. Roads..are mere...suggestions Ways, are metaphysical, mental,emotional....patterns You follow ways All are facilitators to...
  8. William Garza

    Why Do Adventure Snobs Hate The Camino De Santiago? By Tom Allen

    No.One Numero Uno Primer Primus.... Mehh... Just an affectation. So yea been to the top o the Mountains Glory And yea been to the bottoms deep What happens after the roaring crowds crown yea with accolade and praise? Why Tired of you they are and will be... Shake the dust and distance off and...
  9. William Garza

    Casa Fernanda

    Que Dios te Bendiga en el Ano Nuevo For you English onlys.. May God Bless you and in the New year! All of you!
  10. William Garza

    Food Etiquette on the Caminho/Camino

    I love food that is prepared with" Love" not all food has it, but you have tasted it, the little extra something in the dish..no matter how simple the fare, i have been blessed to have eaten some of the finest meals, the simplest of, prepared by the poorest of companions, that touched my heart//...
  11. William Garza

    Food Etiquette on the Caminho/Camino

    I make a distinction between savory and spicy savory adds dimensions to the food spicy adds one most tex mex is spicey, the southern neighbors add condiments as a savory compliment..does the Portugese add either?
  12. William Garza

    Food Etiquette on the Caminho/Camino

    I was planning that when i was finally on the road, and at some random Alburgue, to grab up some tomatoes, onion, garlic, local chillies, tomato sauce and other secret well known ingredients and have a side to grace the table with a little taste of home..or not, if i could find some Pequin...
  13. William Garza

    Back Condition

    "I am a pretty active person and sometimes forget and there are activities I cannot do as before. :( " I tend to forget when someone is in dire need, weigh the consequences against the pain to come..and then usually decide the sacrifice is worth it. inside i'm still the same person i was 25...
  14. William Garza

    Back Condition

    Im in training trying to harden up, and lose some unneeded weight! the back problems iv had since a drunk driver hit me in 99.ugh.. i was surprises by the difference a good pair of shoes, insoles made in my everyday pain etc... i have to work on my gait, making sure that i'm not wibbling and...
  15. William Garza

    Back Condition

    Sometimes the Heart...whispers sometimes..it demands are absolute, unbending, unyielding and and undying your heart calls, and sometimes it is called..when both align... it is undeniable By all means, go to your medical provider and tell them what is going to happen, and ask them how to make it...
  16. William Garza

    I know why they call it a Pilgrimage now

    You will laugh out loud soon about this! you will be a veteran traveler soon and thing swill smooth out with the miles,,and smiles, its easy to be hard on yourself, its a big step your taking, but dont worry, the road will find you soon enough and you'll settle in, the more afraid you are in...
  17. William Garza

    pretty much terrified - landing in Lisbon Monday the 28th

    You will be forever and indelibly changed by this You will find yourself grown "bigger" inside, than what you thought possible to fit, so it will all have to go some place heal the hurt find the answer lose the doubt.. there is always ALWAYS! more of you!! dont fret the way, it is all.."the way"...
  18. William Garza

    pretty much terrified - landing in Lisbon Monday the 28th

    Once the fear of letting go subsides, you'll find that the more you let go, the more you will. Its a beautiful day and journey ahead of you, please dont let the doubt paint the road darkly, lest you be remembering the fears and forget the wonder of the moment, of the hour and days ahead, every...
  19. William Garza

    pretty much terrified - landing in Lisbon Monday the 28th

    There is much to lose.. shed the burdens of doubt lose the track of time get lost in the moment..grab on to that one evanescent, sparkling moment and take it into your soul breath the air of the old country feel the soil under your feet, feel the ages under you taste the waters, drink the wine...
  20. William Garza

    pretty much terrified - landing in Lisbon Monday the 28th

    Kim, You got this, there is so much inside of you for the little world of the Camino to see you will make a difference to someone in need on the road, you will find the difference in yourself as the days grow longer , you will find yourself growing stronger and brighter...as the burdens fall as...

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