Camino Story from CaminoDebrita

[CaminoDebrita]

Hey, friends!

I published a story about my first Camino. I thought you might enjoy it. This link takes you to a website of articles and stories. It's safe, and this is a "Friend" link. Typically, you have to pay $5 per month to be a member, actually well worth it.

I've noticed a lot of pilgrims tend to publish Camino stories there, kind of cool. Not as good as here, though!

Deb's Camino Story Published in "Medium"

 

[trecile]

Thank you for the free "friend" link. I look forward to reading your story.

 

[CaminoDebrita]

Thank you for the free "friend" link. I look forward to reading your story.

Whee! you're now a moderator! CONGRATS!

 

[TrvlDad1]

Hey, friends!

I published a story about my first Camino. I thought you might enjoy it. This link takes you to a website of articles and stories. It's safe, and this is a "Friend" link. Typically, you have to pay $5 per month to be a member, actually well worth it.

I've noticed a lot of pilgrims tend to publish Camino stories there, kind of cool. Not as good as here, though!

Deb's Camino Story Published in "Medium"

Wonderful, well-written story that captures the Camino many of us love and love the way the Camino captures us

 

[senora1]

Hey, friends!

I published a story about my first Camino. I thought you might enjoy it. This link takes you to a website of articles and stories. It's safe, and this is a "Friend" link. Typically, you have to pay $5 per month to be a member, actually well worth it.

I've noticed a lot of pilgrims tend to publish Camino stories there, kind of cool. Not as good as here, though!

Deb's Camino Story Published in "Medium"

I really enjoyed your story, thanks for sharing

 

[mspath]

Thank you for sharing your memories of this beloved route.
Ultreia!

 

[vjpdx]

That is lovely and so well-written. Thanks so much for sharing it with us, Deb!

 

[VNwalking]

I published a story about my first Camino. I thought you might enjoy it.

I enjoyed it a lot, thanks, Deb!
You have a lovely way with words.

I so resonated witb this:

People were kind to me. I was kind back. And I became myself again.

Concise and to the point, covering a whole lot of ground. Why keep returning? That's why!

 

[Chris Taggart]

Your story really resonated with me, walking The Camino after retirement gave me a renewed sense of freedom and a real sense of joy. I am now waiting to walk my fourth way, inspired by accounts like yours.
Buen Camino

 

[Former member 49149]

Hey, friends!

I published a story about my first Camino. I thought you might enjoy it. This link takes you to a website of articles and stories. It's safe, and this is a "Friend" link. Typically, you have to pay $5 per month to be a member, actually well worth it.

I've noticed a lot of pilgrims tend to publish Camino stories there, kind of cool. Not as good as here, though!

Deb's Camino Story Published in "Medium"

Thanks. And onwards you will go! You are right, it is a very enjoyable story.

 

[CaminoDebrita]

75 people from this site read my story! wow, people. You are so kind!

 

[NualaOC]

75 people from this site read my story! wow, people. You are so kind!

Thanks for sharing this with us, Debra. Wishing you well.

 

[Lexicos]

I enjoyed reading your story Debrita. Good on you.

 

[CaminoDebrita]

NEW story here! This one should be okay for our Camino Forum. ENJOY!

Camino Tale #3 - Hope you like it!

 

[Bala]

NEW story here! This one should be okay for our Camino Forum. ENJOY!

Camino Tale #3 - Hope you like it!

Another warm and generous tale. Sometimes the most unlikely people turn into the best companions. Thank you for sharing your stories.

 

[CaminoDebrita]

Another warm and generous tale. Sometimes the most unlikely people turn into the best companions. Thank you for sharing your stories.

I wish I'd make the point stronger that I got as much from her as I think she got from me. I didn't realize she would bring so much sunshine, and some of my pilgrim buddies were worried it would be too much. She turned out to be the most remarkable, strong person, and so thoughtful and good.

 

[FourSeasons]

Hey, friends!

I published a story about my first Camino. I thought you might enjoy it. This link takes you to a website of articles and stories. It's safe, and this is a "Friend" link. Typically, you have to pay $5 per month to be a member, actually well worth it.

I've noticed a lot of pilgrims tend to publish Camino stories there, kind of cool. Not as good as here, though!

Deb's Camino Story Published in "Medium"

Really great story, I’m glad I found it. Thank you.

 

[Ali@59]

I enjoyed your story, thank you.

 

[CaminoDebrita]

NEW story out! A lot of you old timers might be bored, but I am very happy to be thinking of the Camino again!

AND I'm back on the forum....and am paid ahead for four years, so optimistic!

CLICK here for Deb's Story on 'Medium'

 

[VNwalking]

An acquaintance on social media saw it and said, “Oh, honey! you need a YOU day! You need a facial, and oh — you look so tired!”

Seriously??!

Maybe they're tired and think they need a facial (no one does - how ridiculous!), but you look great.

Thanks for the post. And good to have you back, thinking about walking.

 

[Former member 49149]

NEW story out! A lot of you old timers might be bored, but I am very happy to be thinking of the Camino again!

AND I'm back on the forum....and am paid ahead for four years, so optimistic!

CLICK here for Deb's Story on 'Medium'

Thanks, a lovely, generous spirit shining through your words. A great start to my Sunday, with my coffee! I just noticed you walked the West Highland Way, and you claim to be an old lady?... tell us more!

 

[CaminoDebrita]

Seriously??!

Maybe they're tired and think they need a facial (no one does - how ridiculous!), but you look great.

Thanks for the post. And good to have you back, thinking about walking.

Seriously!!!!!!!!!! "You need a YOU day..." hahahahahah!

 

[CaminoDebrita]

Thanks, a lovely, generous spirit shining through your words. A great start to my Sunday, with my coffee! I just noticed you walked the West Highland Way, and you claim to be an old lady?... tell us more!

And I thought it would be easy! No, honestly, it was a little challenging when I was trying to drop down between a few boulders and my right foot got stuck "back there," but my husband pried it on and supported a little bit of my body so I wasn't relying on the misplaced foot, ha ha!

I will write a story about WHW soon, promise! It's a stunningly beautiful walk from Mulngavie to Fort William, about 100 miles.

The first day walking seemed to go on forever for my traveling companion (the hubs) who --after 9 m. or so--said, when are we getting there? we should be here! you said another hour! and so on.

As soon as he learned "the drill," which is that you get there when you get there, and yes, there's a bed, and yes, there's food and drink, and yes, there is comfort, he was fine! Our first night was fantastic, in a little town with old tavern, delicious hearty stew and meet, and the ciders he loves (Strongbow!). Then he was reassured I hadn't signed us up for a wacky situation in which we'd be sleeping in a ditch (I do THOSE).

Buen Camino!

 

[Stinky Pilgrim]

Hey, friends!

I published a story about my first Camino. I thought you might enjoy it. This link takes you to a website of articles and stories. It's safe, and this is a "Friend" link. Typically, you have to pay $5 per month to be a member, actually well worth it.

I've noticed a lot of pilgrims tend to publish Camino stories there, kind of cool. Not as good as here, though!

Deb's Camino Story Published in "Medium"

I really enjoyed your story. Thanks for sharing.

 

[CaminoDebrita]

Yeah, thanks! I am still dealing with the Big C as it were, but as the optimistic I am, I just paid for four years on the Camino Forum!

That's optimism!

 

[Albertagirl]

Yeah, thanks! I am still dealing with the Big C as it were, but as the optimistic I am, I just paid for four years on the Camino Forum!

That's optimism!

I have also recently paid my four years: it seemed like a reasonable cost and would prevent my forgetting to pay in the interim. But o course it is also a marvellous bargain and encourages us to believe in our future camino walks. I hope that we shall meet again on one of them. Blessings.

 

[CaminoDebrita]

And in our own future, if you know what I mean! I'm just glad my lights have come back on.

 

[chinacat]

Love the way you string your words together, @CaminoDebrita

Good to see you on here again!

And I probably overuse this phrase a little, but: You can’t keep a good woman down!

Here’s to your victory over the Big C!!

 

[CaminoDebrita]

Love the way you string your words together, @CaminoDebrita

Good to see you on here again!

And I probably overuse this phrase a little, but: You can’t keep a good woman down!

Here’s to your victory over the Big C!!

Yeah--honestly, in the last five yearsL
1. husband cancer
2. husband broke neck
3. family member dead from covid
4. wildfires and had to evacuate all the cows and etc.
5. and then me!

It's been kind of a hard go, but I'm getting excited again about my adventures!

Thanks so much, CC <3

 

[chinacat]

Yeah--honestly, in the last five yearsL
1. husband cancer
2. husband broke neck
3. family member dead from covid
4. wildfires and had to evacuate all the cows and etc.
5. and then me!

And you are still standing, a thoroughly courageous human being, in all of this, and still radiating love (and joy in the hope of another camino).

Respect, CD!!!

And profound admiration