It's a Long Way, Baby

In a couple of hours I begin my journey home - a Camino of a different kind, I guess.  Here's a quick look at the elevation 'map' of the Camino I have traveled:

The map above has the route broken into 13 stages to Burgos.  It took me 12 days, but there's no right or wrong way.  It's how you feel and whether or not you are wanting to stay with any particular person or group ... or not.

Yesterday afternoon I waited by the albergue to see if any of the people who were a day behind me might be coming into Burgos.  Sure enough, S. (Scotland) was coming into Burgos and burst into tears upon seeing some familiar faces.  Here's a photo of her feet ... after her boots came off and she'd had a shower:

But she's still smiling.

She continued on her way this morning; tears forgotten.  The Camino can turn you into some sort of driven creature.

I hope to see many of you at home in a few days.  Thanks for taking time to read this blog.  It's been fun to do (when the wifi worked).  

Anna