- Time of past OR future Camino
- First one in 1977 by train. Many since then by foot. Next one ASAP.
My strange 2021 CF was over. It had been a tough one due to the fact that I'd broken my left ankle waaaaay back in Burgos, and then kept on walking waaaaay longer than I should have. (Not smart!) However, the frustrating walk ended on a very high, happy note!
Upon reaching SdeC (by bus) I dropped by Casa Ivar on a whim, without any appointment, hoping to meet the famous Ivar. I found the place easily: it was literally just a few steps away from my excellent Plaza de Mazarelos hostal. But there was a sign posted saying "Not at home."
So I hobbled on.
And then, just minutes later, I turned onto the Rua Nova and chanced to see a gentleman adjusting his mascarilla. His face was visible and I immediately knew that it was the Forum founder! I rushed over. "Excuse me, sir," I said in Spanish. "Are you El Senor Ivar?" Clearly surprised, he said that he was. I shook his hand and enthusiastically thanked him for the years of Camino pleasure that he had given me.
But Ivar was there with his wife and a small child in a stroller, and I didn't want to invade their privacy. So, handing my phone to his wife I had her take a quick snapshot of Ivar and me together, and then I moved on.... A memorable moment.
Thank you once more, Ivar. And may God bless you for all that you have done for so many people over the years.
Upon reaching SdeC (by bus) I dropped by Casa Ivar on a whim, without any appointment, hoping to meet the famous Ivar. I found the place easily: it was literally just a few steps away from my excellent Plaza de Mazarelos hostal. But there was a sign posted saying "Not at home."
So I hobbled on.
And then, just minutes later, I turned onto the Rua Nova and chanced to see a gentleman adjusting his mascarilla. His face was visible and I immediately knew that it was the Forum founder! I rushed over. "Excuse me, sir," I said in Spanish. "Are you El Senor Ivar?" Clearly surprised, he said that he was. I shook his hand and enthusiastically thanked him for the years of Camino pleasure that he had given me.
But Ivar was there with his wife and a small child in a stroller, and I didn't want to invade their privacy. So, handing my phone to his wife I had her take a quick snapshot of Ivar and me together, and then I moved on.... A memorable moment.
Thank you once more, Ivar. And may God bless you for all that you have done for so many people over the years.
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