It’s All About Friendship, Santiago: Camino Diaries #36

It’s the last bit to Santiago de Compostela, and it proves to be an intense battle: my fellow pilgrim’s ankle is in bad shape, but taking a car for the last 20 kilometers after a walk this long is not an option. And so Roger & I take turns carrying her backpack, which is much easier than it sounds; walking in pain, however, isn’t. She’s a trooper, and somehow made it to the Praza de Obradoiro. Sometimes you have to rely on friends to make things happen.
Roger would later say - after having walked almost 1700 km - that this kind of un-pittoresque walk into the city was his most beautiful - because it was about *friendship*. And I think that nothing could sum it all up better than that. We made it. We made it together. We fought the battles that demanded to be fought. And we’re here.
I recorded some thoughts during the walk into town, by no means conclusive, but what is?
This was one intense Camino.
So come walk along with me…
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[@lauraholden2057uk]

The look on your faces says it all. Beaming gently from inside. I love what Roger said about the last 20kms. So glad you made it. It's been wonderful to witness your journey. 🙏💫🥳

[@storiestellr]

thank you, Laura! ☀️

[@davidantony2734]

Well done on a hat-trick of Caminos. And thank you for the relentless hours of recording and editing - another hypnotic and inspiring video.

[@storiestellr]

much appreciated compliments, David! 😅 thx!

[@Cantairi]

What an amazing multi emotional experience. I am sure your joy of completing was tinged with a sadness that the adventure is over. I am reminded that; you enter the plaza a pilgrim and leave as a tourist. Last year when I entered the Plaza I was slightly repulsed by the crowds of tourists and the “bucket listers”. I guess I am a bit of a Camino snob. A great vlog, some profound moments and thoughtful reflections. That walk and your VO into Burgos has stuck with me. Buen Camino and thank you.

[@storiestellr]

I hadn’t heard that one with the pilgrim / tourist - now I can never un-hear it 😊 thank you for watching so intently, and your many insightful comments!

[@KaterOnBike]

Congratulations on getting there! It’s always tinged with mixed feelings. It was good of you and Roger to help your friend with her backpack so she could arrive together with you. And: so many happy pilgrims in that square. Lovely. Thank you.

[@storiestellr]

yes, what a day! and as much as Santiago is a bit of an anti-climax, this was quite a thing…

[@DA-BOYZ-FROM-BELGIUM]

Congratulations and thank you for taking us along on your journey so far!

[@storiestellr]

thanks!

[@3scottiedogs]

I wondered where you were and would arrive. Lost track as I was walking myself, from the South. I was in Santiago on Friday and flew home that evening.

[@storiestellr]

oh we might have crossed each other 👀

[@christiankreps5920]

Well done on completing another Francés. Maybe time to consider a different route for the next one....

[@storiestellr]

many paths beckon…

[@highway.x]

“Great things are done when people and mountains meet.”― William Blake

[@storiestellr]

you have the best quotes… thank you 😄

[@fredfreeman8162]

Well done

[@storiestellr]

thank you! :)

[@albertfarrus]

Felicidades Gerrit, lo lograste!!! Los malos momentos quedaron atrás, gracias por compartir tus experiencias, quizás algún día caminemos juntos… Buen Camino en tu vida!!!🤗

[@storiestellr]

muchas gracias Albert! 🌞

[@lumic8982]

what a great achievement… I had just yesterday a guy in my car with the same shoes! 😇😎

[@storiestellr]

… thanks for picking me up in your Plaid 🚀😅😝🤩

[@dr.ksievert-fischer4629]

congratulations! well done. your voice is sad, are you?

[@storiestellr]

exhausted…and a little sad…

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