Smarting from the emotional impact of the Camino family parting ways, I still had to get out and finish my walking journey to Finisterre and Muxia. Walking out of Santiago was a double edged sword - i was leaving some friends behind who would be in the city for a few more days, but the noise of the city was starting to get to me.
Back on the trail it was quiet! Very quiet, but that was probably a good thing. I needed time to mentally process my emotions and check myself - I always knew my walk to Finisterre and Muxia would be different then my walk into Santiago. I had some down feelings thru the early morning, nothing unexpected given the tight bonds you make on Camino.
I was still struggling to get my Camino back on when I hit a hill... For the first half I struggled and just did not have it in me, I swore if there was a bench I would sit and convert the land into shorts... There it was, around the corner.
As I was pulling off my sleeved shirts and unzipping the legs of my pants, two bikers, whom I had passed earlier going up the hill went by. The giggle as they walked their bikes up past me and said with glee "Buen Camino" got me energized. These guys are short haulers, I'm going to show them howa long hauler climbs hills! - Camino Back On! I caught up with them quickly and it was funny, they were huffing and puffing trying to keep ahead of me. HAHAHAHA! "BUEN CAMINO again guys, see you over the top!" - Zoom! As I pulled away surrounding up the hill I heard then mutter something in Spanish to the effect of Superman... I was half way down the other side when I heard a giggling "Buen Camino" as they FINALLY overtook me...
Ooh Yeah! I was getting my Camino back into gear!
The rest of the days walk was much better, arriving at my albergue to an empty house... I rocked my Camino so bad the second part of my walk, receive was BEHIND me - they caught up eventually :)!
Starting to get myself out of my depression, I searched out the local supermarkedo - this one was respectible in size. I wanted to get something for snack tonight and trail munchies for tomorrow... Then it clicked, Sunday night munchies...
No cheddar cheese in this country, but a piece of Spanish cheese will do.
No onion crackers, plain crackers will do.
Gawd! No pepperoni... I don't want chorizo, but that is what this country has.
No dill pickles, little nibblers will suffice.
Mustard, check (yellow mustard is yellow mustard)
Sunday night munchies, Spanish style! Check! So many compliments :).
So here I am at the end of my 42nd day on Camino. 38 days walking, 4 "rest" days. Depending on which resource you reference you'll get a different answer, but the most reliable says I've walked about 822km so far. I have just about 100km to go, 5 days to do it in, and one very very loud "WHOOOOO-HOOOOO" to deliver over the ocean!
Till tomorrow:).
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BUEN CAMINO!
Kevin
We loved how you psyched yourself back up and got your CAMINO ON!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd we definitely understand the range of emotions you've felt when separating from -- and saying farewell to -- those who've walked with you. The connection that happens with Camino "family" are incredibly strong. We know, Kevin.
Loved hearing about the rooftop of the cathedral!! That is TOTALLY NEWS TO US!!! We did not do that. Nor did we hear anything about doing that. Or even if it were possible when we were in Santiago! How awesome! Hopefully, next year we will be up there toodling around. Gorgeous view!
Our next Camino, we will also walk to Finisterre and Muxia (we didn't last time, we felt complete in Santiago). But next time, we will go all the way west. So looking forward to hearing about your experience on these last days. So expect surprises and miracles on this last leg! Ultreya! Buen Camino!! Kathleen and Ross
I know it was very emotional for you to set off toward the ocean without your Camino family, but you found the courage and strength to get passed the depression state and move on. You got your Camino back and Rocked it! So proud of you, honey. And that is great that you were able to improvise our Sunday night munchies. We will have them our way when you come home next week. Wow, I didn't think that I would be saying that so soon. It feels like it has been a lot longer than it has. I hope that your walk tomorrow is good. And that you meet some new Peregrinos on your journey to the ocean. Get some sleep and we will chat tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteI love you so much, honey. Can't wait to hold you in my arms. You can call me anytime day or night if you need to. I am here for you and always will be my love. I am sending you a great big hug.
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