Hello,
Hello Tara,
7 years before I actually travelled from Australia to commence the Camino I was visiting Santiago De Compostela with my mother after my father had died. I knew nothing about the Camino however as we stayed in the main square I was fascinated watching hundreds of people coming from all directions with backpacks kneeling & "'kissing the ground" '. I decided to go closer & asked a couple of people what all this is about & they directed me to the information office. As I turned to leave within my heart I heard the words you will be doing this. Yes, 7 yrs later, Sept 1/2018 I had arrived in SJPDP with a work friend. We both had no real plans or goals set, the only thought I had was I just want to "Stop Doing & Just Be". We both did research & reading especially John Brierley's Pilgrim guide to the Camino de Santiago. We both recognised our walk speeds were different, & throughout our readings, we were reminded to follow our own journey.
Anna & I did end up walking our own journeys & were in contact with each other regularly. We often met up & slept at the same places but not always. My real journey began when I was on my own and I experienced 5 life-changing events. Yes, I experienced what it is to just BE. I also gained 6 very special friends from all over the world, we zoom & are in contact with each other regularly. I also met a kindred spirit who lives in British Columbia and we carry each other's joys & burdens. WE are pilgrim sisters our connection is like no other relationship I have ever experienced.
I had a trip planned to British Columbia, Aug2021, this however will now be 23/24.
I also know I will be heading back to do another Camino sometime in the future.