Ten years ago today.

Buen Camino John.

I'm happy for you, John!
And no doubt you'll get similar stories posted here in response.
The Camino is powerful medicine for the ennui of the pervasive gethavebe-centred culture

Beautiful post, John. I can relate to everything that you've said. For me, the best part is that these life-changing gifts were completely unexpected and probably undeserved.

CaminoJohn said:

Ten years ago today, I began walking 500 miles on what was to be a month long journey across Spain on the Camino de Santiago. In truth that journey has never stopped. My life and my family's life has changed because of it. The enduring friendships and love I encountered and all the ripple effects of these relationships are still expanding outward and will always be resonating in the corners and center of my life.The Camino provides.

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John I know the feeling and after 12 months from returning in 2014 I could not settle and my life changed forever.
I went back to Spain looking for a house on the Caminio. I was blessed with finding one in a small village 2 days walk from Santiago and nothing gives me more pleasure than watching the endless stream of pilgrims walking past each day, some stop to talk, some ask directions and some just need water and something to eat before continuing on their journey. ( some ask if they can use the bathroom) As a stranger coming into a small remote village I was aprehensive but have been accepted 110%, this can only be the Camino spirit. At the moment every day is a struggle but in my heart I know I have made the right decission and the Caminio has given me what i have been looking for for many years. Although having bought a piece of this special path I have come to understand one cannot really own it, it belongs to everyone and I am simply looking after it untill it is time to pass it on.

CaminoJohn said:

Ten years ago today, I began walking 500 miles on what was to be a month long journey across Spain on the Camino de Santiago. In truth that journey has never stopped. My life and my family's life has changed because of it. The enduring friendships and love I encountered and all the ripple effects of these relationships are still expanding outward and will always be resonating in the corners and center of my life.The Camino provides.

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Beautiful to see people experiencing the after effects of the Camino.
John Brierley put it wonderfully here. Like many others my Life Camino began on TWOSJ.

Lovely post John. My experience was similar. I will also add that this forum also helped to smooth my sharp corners. There is so much goodness both here and on the Camino.
Buen Camino.