I am currently sitting in a coffee shop right next to a huge 12th century templar castle in Ponferrada, Spain. I am down to about a week left on the Camino. I am really pleased with this experience and feel really good about it. It's hard going into something with no expectations. As much as I try to do that, I always have some no matter what. Doing this Camino, at least the first 3/4 of it, has been better than anything I could have expected. I have enjoyed every minute of this Camino- the ups and the downs. Whether those ups and downs were mountains and valleys or the friends I met and the blisters I got. It's been incredible to do this on my own, and I want to enjoy every minute of the end. It's a unique feeling knowing I only have a week left- excitement that the aches and pains will be over with soon, yet it's scary thinking I need to have a game plan about what I am doing next. I have places I want to see and things I want to do but no set itinerary from here on out. When I mentioned Morocco to my mother she wasn't thrilled... And my yodeling lessons in Austria are calling my name. I am going to call it quits for this blog for this last week of the Camino. I am going to limit my Facebook presence as well. I'll be writing just not posting. I'll pick it up once again from my next country... Wherever that may be. Thanks for all the comments on here and on Facebook throughout these past 24 days or so. I'll catch y'all on the flip side!
Katie
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Good morning Katie, at least it is here. Have sooo enjoyed your posts and pictures... God has surely blessed you on this journey. Austria sounds wonderful. we will miss you this Sat, but you are in our hearts. Will continue to pray the remainder of your time will the best yet.. Marilyn
ReplyDeletehi Katie, I will miss your daily posts also, and you are correct..no to Morroco, that was not in the pre-agreement. Not that you ever listen to me but you have roots in Austria..head there..or a lake house waiting for you in Germany..not a bad deal..Switzerland is my favorite. Anyway, since I am here and not there please stay safe and a quick daily check in would not be a bad thing. The Inca Trail might be calling my name in the future..you game? love you..mom.
ReplyDeleteWhat? Annie is ready for the Inca trail! You go, mama!
ReplyDeleteHey Kate,
It's your last week. I'm so proud of you. You rocked it! Enjoy every last step. These are the days. Try and bring me back some of that quiet inner peace.
xoxo,
Mimi