Deirdre
Active Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino Francés (2007), Camino Francés (2008), Camino Portugués (2010), Camino Aragonés - from Lourdes (2012)
Hello to all.
It is nice to find a site to read and share with so many pilgrims. In the US, there are few people who have ever heard of El Camino de Santiago and so it is difficult to even speak about one's experience. I have read many of the posts with interest; it brings back vivid memories to read about the CSJ albergue in Rabanal (the Monastery was closed to pilgrims the week I was there!), the endless vinyards of La Rioja, La fuente de Irachi (next time I'll plan on arriving there in the afternoon not at 7:30 am!) and one's first glimpse of the Catedral de Santiago de Compostela.
I am a high school teacher, 53 and have never backpacked so much as a step in my life! As I was told, "You do not find the Camino, it finds you..." I completed the Camino from Roncesvalles to Santiago de Compostela in 30 days from July 20 -Aug.18. I can sympathize with those who have trepidation and anxiety prior to undertaking this journey. However, please allow me to assure you, have no fear. The pilgrims you will meet, the friends you will make and the hospitality you will encounter all along the route will sustain you. It was one of the most profound experiences of my life; historically, culturally and personally. Buen Camino.
Deirdrè
It is nice to find a site to read and share with so many pilgrims. In the US, there are few people who have ever heard of El Camino de Santiago and so it is difficult to even speak about one's experience. I have read many of the posts with interest; it brings back vivid memories to read about the CSJ albergue in Rabanal (the Monastery was closed to pilgrims the week I was there!), the endless vinyards of La Rioja, La fuente de Irachi (next time I'll plan on arriving there in the afternoon not at 7:30 am!) and one's first glimpse of the Catedral de Santiago de Compostela.
I am a high school teacher, 53 and have never backpacked so much as a step in my life! As I was told, "You do not find the Camino, it finds you..." I completed the Camino from Roncesvalles to Santiago de Compostela in 30 days from July 20 -Aug.18. I can sympathize with those who have trepidation and anxiety prior to undertaking this journey. However, please allow me to assure you, have no fear. The pilgrims you will meet, the friends you will make and the hospitality you will encounter all along the route will sustain you. It was one of the most profound experiences of my life; historically, culturally and personally. Buen Camino.
Deirdrè