Angie94
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Congrats Angie...cant wait to experience the Camino myself. I guess my question to you is...would you do it again?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)
We arrived on the same day, took one look at the line and decided to come back in the morning. I'm not sure we would have recognized you (nor you us). I was exhausted. We should have kept in touch. We too did not want to walk to Finisterre but took the bus out and back yesterday.You arrived the same day as us. Isn't it wonderful? Buen Camino. I have just been to the a pilgrim House and left a shell for Denise. Apparently Rebekah Scott had just collected the rest of the shells. Can anyone tell me what she is going to do with them?
No, for me this Camino was very fulfilling and I don't think I would do it again, although I can understand why people would. I actually met a couple who ran Albergue and she had done the Camino 10 times and he had done it eight times! Although they did not do the Camino together - probably why they're still married! Ha ha!
I finished June 1st and had mixed feelings as well. I will tell you this...I think 33 days was a little too long for me because I'm somewhat of a home body and that came out loud and clear the 2 weeks. Now that I'm home, I look back on the experience with longing to do it again (but a different route and for only two weeks)...and to be honest that is a complete surprise to me. Your memories will come to you a little at a time and in a very sweet way. Welcome home.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)
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