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How wonderfully finished our first Camino!

Cathy K.

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Time of past OR future Camino
March-mid April 2017 first time
We enjoyed our walk, snow, rain or sunny days on CF, started March 20th 2017.
All the unknowns and how 's vanished away. Since we started walking our way.
There seems always guiding Angels were there, when you needed.
All the ways are marked well except just few places, but never got lost.

All the people we met along the way especially, all 10 of us finally met in Compostela
after got our certificate, saw, they're sitting all together, how excited we all were,
3 from Sanfrancisco, 3 sisters way down from Australia,
2 from Capetown South Africa and 2 of us from Kentucky.
We exchanged our email address to keep in touch.
And two from S. African we met again arriving and leaving both ways from Finisterre.

We had some extra days on our hand, visited Finisterre by bus.
And explore the city of the Compostela. Attended daily mass and Adoration,
hugging the St. James.

There are always finals of good things, this final mass we attended happen to one.
That day no Adoration, so we sat in first pew, in front of the Altar.
Something unique things happened,
before the mass began people gathering and sat near the Altar.
Right before the priest final blessing, it happen so quick, Thurible was lowered
chief Tiraboleiros lighted Frankincense and initiated swing the Botafumeiro
before you realize it, it's in full swing.
How awesome it is to see you're actually present there.
Video tapped some clips, back home on the plane, think of that event got smile on my face.
I thank our Lord, st. James and benefactor, all the mass attendees will have lifetime memories.
My wish was granted. I am home now, got two new credentials, before we left, thinking
celebrating next years Easter in Barcelona........
Buen Camino for now to everyone.
Cathy K.
 
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Well done, now it's time to start planning the next one.

Yes, planning is the part of the fun.
Next time there is already one lady likes to join with us.
From Barcelona, spend Easter there, fly to Leon, then start to walk.
Probably St, Jean to Leon next?
Thanks, for kind and encouraging words.
From Cathy.
 
Well done Cathy!
You have memories that will last a lifetime.
Regards,
Gerard

Hello, Gerard!
We met three sisters from your country, one lady was slightly limping.
We saw them altogether in Compostela, 10 of us especially, all sisters
tends to slept at same town twice, but they pushed thru 8 more kilometers
at final stage. We stayed behind, following day we all met.
Determined mind and encouraging each others pull it thru,
no one failed, but made.
God blessed us all.
Thanks, Cathy.
 
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That's fantastic Cathy and a wonderfully written description :) well done!

Hi, Jagoca!
Are you still on the Camino?
Just wondering, remained portion of you way be safe and enjoyable.
I am sorry about the incident you encountered, but you were prepared
in a ways to deal with it, very bravery way indeed.
Wish you well, hopefully hear from your progress on the Camino.
From Cathy.
 
Hello Cathy! Thank you for your lovely words, Yes I am still on the Camino, about 300km still to go to Santiago :) are you back home now? Hope you are enjoying relaxing after your fantastic achievement, Charlotte
 
That is fantastic Cathy. Congratulations!
 
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