Thank you, thank you, thank you

[mariam88]

Arrived in Santiago on Saturday 13th, very wet but very happy . I'm at the stage where the whole Camino is a blur but I will have fun sorting out my photos and mementoes when I get back to London.
I just wanted to thank everybody for the advice and information you've all shared - thanks to you, I didn't take unnecessary stuff, didn't get a single blister and more importantly, didn't give up when I was feeling hacked off.
As a summary, I loved walking through Navarra, hated Rioja and adored the Meseta! Not sure about Galicia yet but it rained every single day so still have to dry out before I decide

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Congratulations Marian.

Wish you well,Peter.

 

[poogeyejr]

That is wonderful! Congrats!

 

[wayfarer]

Congratulations and well done. A little break before you start planning your next one.

 

[Waka]

It's such a nice feeling to be on the journey and finish the journey, congratulations

 

[nycwalking]

Congrats. I, too loved the meseta.

 

[KinkyOne]

Congratulations, Mariam!
Very sincere post BTW

 

[Mike Savage]

Well done Mariam and congratulations!

 

[wcsjms]

Congratulations !!!!

 

[t2andreo]

It is always nice when a student returns to say "thank you" to a teacher.

On behalf of all those pilgrims who have gone before you and who provided information, recommendations, or just advice that helped you in any way, "you are very welcome."

That is why the forum exists, and why many of us make it a part of our daily lives. It is part and parcel of giving back for the benefits and blessings we have received from doing Camino and being helped by others.

I hope this helps.

 

[susanawee]

Congratulations - although your brain may be a bit fuzzed just now, you sound so happy - time now, to 'sit back and gradually process all that comes up for you'.

 

[Pelegrin]

Congratulations. But I have curiosity because you say that you loved walking through Navarra and the Meseta but hated Rioja. La Rioja is quite similar to South Navarra. Why then?

 

[mariam88]

Congratulations.

Congratulations. But I have curiosity because you say that you loved walking through Navarra and the Meseta but hated Rioja. La Rioja is quite similar to South Navarra. Why then?

Im not really sure - probably a combination of things: very hot weather, endless vineyards, crowded Camino (it was Easter week), 2nd week walking so body realising I was serious about this ... I think everything combined to make it hard