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Returned from Santiago

paul m kidd

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Returning Home

Hi Ivar, greetings from Scotland

I returned from Santiago 2 days ago after completing the Sarria to Santiago route and wanted to tell you i had the time of my life. I met so many incredibly amazing and beautiful people, pilgrims, tourists and residents along the way.
I found it extremely hard going especially considering the very hot temperatures but i would not change it for the world.
The spirit and comradeship between the Pilgrims i met was second to none.
I wore a kilt throughout and it turned out to be a very popular item of clothing. Ive never had my photo taken so much, never mind the constant requests for people to have their photo taken with me. I was even asked to give an interview to a Spanish t.v station and an interview with a newspaper, the Galician something (9th aug).
Ive had a fantastic journey/adventure and i would like to thank yourself, Dael from Scotland and everyone i met along the way who contributed to what i believe to be a life changing experience.
So many people ive spoken to all say the same thing, the real Camino begins once you return home, i think they are right.

Buen Camino to one and all
 
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sounds like u had quite a trip. Nice one

Say hi to Dael from me if u see him. I met him on the Via de la Plata a few months ago... funny guy
 
Cheers Wannes

yes i had the time of my life.....I'll need o write to Dael soon, i'll say hello to him for you..

all the best

Paul de los Carry
 
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Good Evening Gentlemen,
Nice to read postings from you both.
Wannes - in case you are wondering I walked the full distance nae bother. I still remember the Spanish phrase we learned when we shared a beer but I didn't get to try it out. I do hope you meant "funny" in the amusing sense.
Paul - looking forward to hearing all about your (first ?) camino. I did warn you that it gets addictive.
Dael
 
hey dael...

look what i've got :



So u finished it...nice one. But i didn't. At Peubla de Sanabria I had to go home because of some domestic troubles....just 200km to go...i literally had to turn around in the middle of the forest
 
Hi,
Sorry to hear that 'real' life intruded on your camino.
Love the photo
Dael
 
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