After 44 days (which includes 5 rest days), we concluded our Camino journey today by reaching Santiago. As you may recall our journey began in St. Jean Pied-de-Port on August 14th. After traveling for almost 500 miles (790 km), we arrived this afternoon at the Cathedral in Santiago. We took the most popular route of the many Camino paths, the Camino Frances. Along the way we traveled through 4 major cities (Pamplona, Burgos, Logrono, and Leon). We traveled through various regions beginning with the Basque region of France and Spain and ending in the fertile and moist region of Galicia. We were able to enjoy the grueling climb of the Pyrenees, the flat and heat of the Meseta, and the rain of Galicia.
We went through falls, sprains, blisters, pains, bug bites, cold and sniffles along the way. In the end the Camino made us stronger than we thought we were. Every time any one of us had doubts, the other members gave him strength. If this rag tag team can do it, any one can do it!
Since we had 20 km to make it to Santiago, we left later than usual after 8 am. While all of us were excited about completing this journey, no one wanted this wonderful journey to end. Our steps were deliberate and slow as if we were trying to relish every moment, every last step.
Stay tuned for the conclusion… I am unable to upload any pictures so will need to post the rest next time. I guess I am not ready to stop blogging, also!
Camino Mystic 
Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
wow you guys did it… what an accomplishment… this is an experience of a lifetime…
Congratulations and Bien Hecho…Ann & Dan
Hi Ann and Dan! We received your congratulations, thank you! How are you guys? It’s 9:00 am here and we are all just waking, our first day to sleep in. Sitara translated “…Hecho” for us. She has been our interpreter this trip, and, indeed, our translator and communicator for everyone. Spain is awesome! Hugs, Patty
wow congrats guys!
wow congratulations guys!!!
Congradulations!! What an amazing journey, Thank you for the blogging and pics.
Congratulations you guys did it. Wow. Next you should write a book about your experience.
Way to go. What an accomplishment. It has been so much fun following your journey. I am so happy for you all😃
Congratulations to all of you! Your accomplishments have inspired all of us.
Hannah
wow you guys made it.
congratulations for this brace and wonderful adventure
hope to meet you all personally and hear your achievements and experineces.
love and peace
noor
Congrats!!! Love your blogs!! Keep ’em comin’!! 🙂
WAHOOOOO….
Congratulations to all of you on a major accomplishment of the mind, body and soul amid all the hurdles…….Thanks for inspiring us with awesome pics and narration……looking forward to hearing more about the journey in person……enjoy the rest of the trip
Felicitaciones Namaste Hooah