Walking The Way

Oct 15-16 – Trekked through many towns and fields the last couple of days. I’m now 38 miles from Santiago de Compestella and will arrive on Wednesday. The last two days has taken me through beautiful countryside, cool and rainy weather, and as the trail has progressed, even the trees have changed from pine to eucalyptus.

As the journey continues deeper into the Galicia region, the landscape and food is changing. The traditional soup, Caldo Gallego is now on the menu and is simply delicious. Octopus is another big thing in Galicia and I’ve started to see it on the menu too. Will certainly have some before my journey ends in Spain.

Had some significant wind and rain today on the Camino. Just made it to the town of O Coto and to my albergue in time before a huge downpour of rain hit us. It’s been raining for hours now. Looks like tomorrow may be a rainy day on the path.

My thoughts: As I get closer to the end of this journey, I find myself appreciative of not only the opportunity to be here, but the beauty and peacefulness around me each and every day. I know I’ll do things differently once I’m home and find ways to enjoy this life in a very new way. For me, this journey really has been life changing. It’s not easy to describe it, but I feel very different and my focus on what is important in life is different too. I will miss this.. I’ll miss the country, the new friends, the ability to focus on the now with no worries but what you carry on your back. The simpler life. I feel I’ve been given a gift. One I don’t plan to squander.