The Contrary Way - Day 9 A hug from a stranger.

[suekenney]

The Contrary Way
An Inspirational Guide to the journey back to yourself.
Day 9 - A hug from a stranger.

Leaving Cebreiro, my favourite place in the whole world, I felt a tiny shift in my perspective. This Camino journey was something I always wanted to do for myself. My interest was always to retrace my steps to return to the place I started. Like the pilgrims of old did. I focused on my journey, my lessons, my experiences and my needs. Today was different. I was intrigued by the pilgrims walking toward me. Looking into their eyes, their faces, their bodies, I saw myself. It was like looking into a mirror. Every emotion I had ever experienced was put in front of me through their presence. To each pilgrim I passed I called out, "Bon Camino." A man walked toward me with his head down. He had trekking poles and was leaning on them heavily. His knees were stiff and...
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Tomorrow is about keeping a promise.
Hugs.
Love and light,
Sue

Sue Kenney is the author of the Canadian best-selling book My Camino presently in development as a feature film. She produced and directed a feature length documentary film called Las Peregrinas.
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[Br. David]

Ho! Sue Kenney ... do you remember last year arriving at the almost top on your reverse walk to Roncesvalles and stopping at my "First Aid and English tea" stop? My white camper van, and me in Franciscan brown shirt and shorts?

I remember you speaking of one of the benefits of walking in reverse was being able to see other pilgrim's eyes as you were walking towards them ....

Well met Sue.

David

 

[suekenney]

I remember you speaking of one of the benefits of walking in reverse was being able to see other pilgrim's eyes as you were walking towards them ....

David, of course I remember your smiling face. I remember your hospitality (tea and cakes) and great conversation too. After I left you, I walked with a big smile on my face. Thank you so much. It's good to see your eyes on my journey home.
Sue

 

[pat.holland]

David, we, Ellen and I , met you and your van the year before last I think, you were parked in off the track at a spot where there were a few trees near a stream, we really enjoyed your tea and converstation, thank you for taking care of us and so many other pilgrims
Pat

 

[Br. David]

Thank you Sue - and you left us smiling too.

Pat, Hi - and hello to you ! - ah yes, after Burgos, a mile or so after Rabé de las Calzadas I think .. this one?