Overwhelmed, grateful, still slightly dazed….

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Fortyforward

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May 2023

• Jun 23, 2023

• #1

Our Camino went by too quickly and I can‘t believe the me that was asking for help and advice such a short time ago is home on the other side of the experience .

Thank you so much to everyone who have helped and supported us and others on this forum, you are all amazing.

We started our walk at Laguna de Castillo and because I am, well, me - we came in from the east/south east because I didn’t want our walk to go through anywhere the bus had already driven us through on our way to our start point. On reflection - it probably wouldn‘t have been a big thing (but I’m still pleased with our approach).

Every day was perfect. Our shortest day was a little under 19 km, our longest was about 34.5. We loved every moment and we are missing getting up and walking….. there is something very special about the Way - not sure we have got it out of our system yet…. Best wishes to all and many thanks to everyone who offered support and advice for our journey, and everyone who wished us well .

 

Robo

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Frances 15,16,18
VdlP 23, Invierno 23, Fisterra 23

• Jun 23, 2023

• #2

Sounds like you had a wonderful Camino
Where is Laguna de Castillo? Near Leon?

When is your next one?

 

David

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First one in 2005 from Moissac, France.

• Jun 23, 2023

• #3

Oh my - you are so going to be going back!!!

 

Pelegrin

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2019

• Jun 23, 2023

• #4

Robo said:

Sounds like you had a wonderful Camino
Where is Laguna de Castillo? Near Leon?

When is your next one?

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Near O Cebreiro but in Leon province.
Is Laguna de Castilla. Strange name because this village is not in Castilla.

 

markie6

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Frances 2018, 2019 2022

• Jun 23, 2023

• #5

Pelegrin said:

Near O Cebreiro but in Leon province.
Is Laguna de Castilla. Strange name because de village is not in Castilla.

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Thanks, knew I had been there but coulnd't think where it was. Last farm / village before the top !!

Well done OP ... let us know when you start planning the next 1

 

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thejoker

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Many

• Jun 23, 2023

• #6

Huge congratulations! Next Camino...do the big one...all the way from St Jean. It will be a life changer.

 

Sue127

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• Jun 23, 2023

• #7

Sorry but it isn't something that gets out of your system easily. Can't wait for number 3 starting in 10 days

 

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Seekingpeace

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Astorga-SdC, CF, June 2023

• Jun 25, 2023

• #8

Your title caught my attention and my current state. I am writing from A Salceda, preparing (perhaps more so emotionally than physically) to finish our Camino tomorrow in Santiago after beginning on the 15th in Astorga. Soooo many feelings: can’t believe it’s almost over, my feet are grateful it’s almost over, this is only the beginning…
Buen Camino proximo!

 

Burton Axxe

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April-May 2023

• Jun 30, 2023

• #9

I completed my first CF in April this year. I duly returned home and washed it out of my system. Or so I had thought.

Then, the urge to go again appeared. On my first CF, I missed the initial SJPP to Pamplona section, some bits before and after Leon, and the dreaded entry into Burgos because of time constraints. Now I feel compelled to complete it all and am booked for late October.

I’m working on a book about it for the Japanese market. Yes, it gets under your skin.