06 July , Welcome home!

A beautiful sunrise this morning, as our personal Camino continues.  God is great!

01 July, part two

Finisterre. The end (Our Camino, to be continued!)

01 July - day #34

Muxia, on Galician shore, the traditional end of the Camino de Santiago, and Finisterre, which is the site of the zero-km signpost. Thanks to all who have followed our walk, especially those who sent prayers with us. We also brought prayers with us for many. It has been fulfilling, beyond words. ¡Felicidades!

30 June - day #33

¡Santiago de Compostela! We made it in around 11 am, caught the noon "Pilgrim's Mass" and got to see the massive botafumeiro swing along the transcept of the cathedral. We'll take a bus to Finisterre tomorrow then return for our last night before heading to Madrid and our flight back home to ATL. Glorious.

29 June - day #32

Ribadiso to Arca, near San Anton. The subject of the photo might appear random and seemingly insignificant, but it represents a milestone (or kilometre-stone) of 700 km walked since we began in Pamplona on May 29. Today's hike was "only" about 23 km past houses, farms and fields and down pathways lined with eucalyptus trees. The scent of all those crushed leaves reminded me of an adage I once read, can't recall its author; "forgiveness is the scent a flower sheds on the heel that crushed it." Since these pathways are in the rural farming areas, there are many aromas, bouquets and sights, relative to the movement of cows, horses, sheep and goats, for which these eucalyptus leaves cast a welcome cover! Just as God's forgiveness covers us as well.

28 June - day #31

Palas de Reis to Ribadiso. We walked about 26 km today under clear skies with a bright blazing sun, but since we were under the shade of trees for most of the way it was a very pleasant walk. We have only about 42 km to walk (about 24 miles). Roses are now the predominant flower alongside the Camino.

27 June - day #30

Portomarin to Palas de Rei. About 25 km today in cool, clear, sunny skies. It was 51°F when we began, almost 80°F when we registered at our Albergue, "Buen Camino". Though the Camino environment , has changed a bit in recent days, the spirit feels the same. We Continue to lift up in prayer those loved-ones, family and friends back at home, as well as the sick and their care givers, doctors and families. We hope to be in Santiago on Thursday.