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Oh Margaret, how I wish our paths would cross! Only I'll be starting my second Camino in May 2014 and I will have my 72nd birthday some where along the way. Can't keep a good woman down, now can they. I'm so happy you are walking again and I'll follow your blog. Buen Camino
You will make it before they close for the season!! Buen camino.I too liked the albergue in Viloria de Rioja. Acácio e Orieta have created a most comfortable oasis from abandoned animal sheds; there are 10 comfy bunks in a dorm heated by a wood burning stove and great showers that water you and not the ceiling, walls or your clothes. Wifi is available as is a multilingual library specializing in books by Paulo Coelho. Perfect!! .. I hope to return later this autumn.
.............................. Sunrise west of Hontanas 11/11/2012
"Life is the fire that burns and the sun that gives light.
Life is the wind and the rain and the thunder in the sky.
Life is matter and is earth, what is and what is not,
and what beyond is in Eternity." Seneca
From 2004 through 2012 I have walked the Camino Frances in its entirety
eight times. Each pilgrimage developed into a rich mix of old friends and
new, fickleness of weather, stamina and health and, most importantly,
philosophical musings and personal thanksgiving for each day lived.
... Subsequently providing information about the Camino has become a particular pleasure whether talking with another pilgrim or writing alone for an unknown reader;
since 2009 sharing and participating in this unique Forum is now part of my daily life.
Although age and time will inevitably take their toll, hopefully my
personal memories will endure; sentimentally I shall always wear a shell.
Now at 74 what matters most is to continue!
Thus, thankful, respectful and humble,
but still curious and with an ever eager heart
I will walk again the Camino Frances starting October 15.
Why do I do this?
My laconic answer is from Pascal's Pensées "le cœur a ses raisons que la raison ne connaît pas/ the heart has its reasons, of which reason knows nothing."
Additional philosophic and spiritual reasons are cited in this profile.
If you, too, are walking perhaps our paths may cross;
if not please follow my blog, M's Camino .
Ultreia!
Margaret Meredith
Margaret,
I can only echo what others have already said and add one heart-felt comment.......... This is excellent news and whilst so many have learned from you, been given succour, hope and motivation through your posts here; there is a group of lucky pilgrims yet to be identified who will be on The Way at the same time as you who will find a friend, fellow pilgrim and mentor to help them on their way.
Buen Camino my digital friend.
All the very best, Margaret. I'll check up on your Blog once we return to Costa Rica on 17th Oct. We are still working in the Pilgrim's Office for the next week, which is very interesting, seeing the other side of the Pilgrim facade. The new offices opened yesterday (left hand side, at the end of the courtyard) no more climbning up those stairs!
Buen Camino. I'll be following you! Anne
Me too. I miss her comments.
Buen Camino Margaret. I know you will be having a wonderful time.
This is wonderful to read Margaret. Congratulations and thank you for your wisdom, encouragement and brilliant Camino spirit. CathieTherese. xoYesterday I walked into Santiago de Compostela and up the hill to the cathedral. Thus, my 9th Camino Frances is now complete after walking 8 weeks for 5/6 hours each day always carrying my loaded pack. Ouf! Weary but thrilled I am sincerely grateful that I made it once again at 74.
All of us who walk here whatever our reasons or beliefs must share similar quickened emotions upon arrival; mine are a complex mix of euphoria and sadness. The weight of history is so great in Santiago with the accumulated layers of centuries both visible and invisible. One can see much and also feel or imagine even more such as hoards of past pilgrims following the same timeless route towards the cathedral throughout the centuries.
When at last I arrived as always I put my hand on the ancient stones and wept. Then I entered and sat quietly within the great nave offereing silent thanks for all that has been that enabled this.
Peace.
Margaret Meredith
On ya Mags.Yesterday I walked into Santiago de Compostela and up the hill to the cathedral. Thus, my 9th Camino Frances is now complete after walking 8 weeks for 5/6 hours each day always carrying my loaded pack. Ouf! Weary but thrilled I am sincerely grateful that I made it once again at 74.
All of us who walk here whatever our reasons or beliefs must share similar quickened emotions upon arrival; mine are a complex mix of euphoria and sadness. The weight of history is so great in Santiago with the accumulated layers of centuries both visible and invisible. One can see much and also feel or imagine even more such as hoards of past pilgrims following the same timeless route towards the cathedral throughout the centuries.
When at last I arrived as always I put my hand on the ancient stones and wept. Then I entered and sat quietly within the great nave offereing silent thanks for all that has been that enabled this.
Peace.
Margaret Meredith
Yesterday I walked into Santiago de Compostela and up the hill to the cathedral. Thus, my 9th Camino Frances is now complete after walking 8 weeks for 5/6 hours each day always carrying my loaded pack. Ouf! Weary but thrilled I am sincerely grateful that I made it once again at 74.
All of us who walk here whatever our reasons or beliefs must share similar quickened emotions upon arrival; mine are a complex mix of euphoria and sadness. The weight of history is so great in Santiago with the accumulated layers of centuries both visible and invisible. One can see much and also feel or imagine even more such as hoards of past pilgrims following the same timeless route towards the cathedral throughout the centuries.
When at last I arrived as always I put my hand on the ancient stones and wept. Then I entered and sat quietly within the great nave offereing silent thanks for all that has been that enabled this.
Peace.
Margaret Meredith
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