Reflections on our time in Santiago

My husband and I returned last month from our third Camino. We’ve always enjoyed Santiago, but our time this year was especially meaningful. Some of the things that helped us create a great ending to our walk:

1. Celebrating and lingering in the cathedral square helped us savor the end of our five hundred mile journey.

2. We had planned to stay a few extra days in Santiago and found that beneficial! We ended up seeing many folks that we met along the way and had time to informally debrief and share with friends.

3. Attending pilgrim’s mass was significant, and taking advantage of quiet afternoons in the cathedral provided us with opportunities to hug St. James, to pray, and to appreciate the richness of the cathedral.

4. The Pilgrim’s House (19 Rúa Nova) offers a warm welcome to pilgrims! We attended a debriefing session, picked up reflection questions, and made connections.

5. The Forum Gathering at the home of S. Yates was delightful! It was a rich time of sharing for the group that gathered together. See her post for current schedule.

Anticipating returning to the Camino,
Susan and Curt from Montana

Nate and Faith,
Thank you! Wonderful to meet you too and to spend time at Pilgrim House.
Merry Christmas!
Susan