Blessings and luck to all

[Rold Gold]

Dear Forum Members,
Ultreia!
In a few hours I am leaving for Spain to begin my first Camino de Santiago. It's been over six years of waiting, working and hoping for this day, and I woke very early this morning in anticipation, excitement, and even with peace in my heart, which surprised and pleased me. I don't consider myself a peaceful person, which isn't to say I'm violent, of course, since I value peace, but rather that in my person I think I project energy rather than than calm. I'm not sure what this says about the prospects for my camino, and maybe nothing at all, but I am eager to find out. My hopes for my camino are simple: just to walk, to deepen my faith if I can, to experience and be apart of the culture, history, and community of the Camino and of Spain, and, mostly, to see what unfolds.

To those of you have walked one camino or many caminos before me, I thank you for the good counsel and experiences you have shared on this site that have sustained me as I've waited to go myself.
To those of you walking now or about to walk soon, I hope to see some of you there and offer my support in any way I can.
To those of you have not yet walked, I know you will. Your being on this site is a testimony to the calling you feel and the spirit working within you.

¡Buen Camino!

 

[kroneill]

Dear Rold Gold
Your enthusiam is clear and I hope you have a fulfilling pilgrimage.I am setting out in 2 weeks and your post has inspired me.I do not know what I will find but aim to walk with an open heart.
Y Suseia

 

[davejsy]

The person you are now is probably not the person you will be at the end of the Camino. Be kind to yourself and walk with an open mind and heart and humbleness, and above all enjoy this beautifully magical serendipitous path across this most special of countries. Buen Camino

 

[lovingkindness]

Buen camino!

 

[Rita Flower]

Buen Camino and remember to be kind and gentle with yourself as you go. Listen to the body and to the Camino itself. May blessings and good fortune go with you.
Ultreia

 

[Caomhin O Fearghaill]

I am delighted you are beginning your walk, I have walked every year since 2008 (except COVID). There is nothing like that first glimpse of the cathedral spires and then entering the square. I am always moved to return again....and when I return it is like another first time for me....buen camino...