Oh, wow. I have news! Well, it’s almost news. Technically, it’s not-quite-for-sure-yet news, but a conversation today took a next step into discussing actual dates and locations. A thing! It’s moving from the realm of “wouldn’t that be nice?” into “OMG, this might actually happen.”
What on earth are you talking about, Jen?
Well, I had a lovely catch-up Skype session with one of my camigas today who lives in Europe. I shall not name her since it may all fall through, but she is a wise soul who was part of my little Camino family early on in the journey in 2013. I adore her. And I learned she might be able to join me for the tail end of my walk.
OMG! I’m so excited!
And you know what? We had this great discussion about how one of the key lessons of the Camino is to Trust How It Turns Out, whatever it may be. Stay Open. Refrain From Being Attached. Her reminding me of this pivotal insight was so great, because I am now free to just enjoy the possibility of shared walking plans without worrying about what ifs. It may happen or not, but I’m at peace with any outcome. That’s living the Camino, right there.
If it does work out, I will still get to walk alone in Galicia, which I very much want to do. I will get to have the experience I’m supposed to have as I make my way towards France and the Pyrenees (it’s still so strange to think of the big mountain pass coming at the *end* of my journey, rather than the beginning). And if she and I can rendezvous in Pamplona, I will have a companion of the most delightful kind at the very end of my journey back to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
The very idea!
I’m so excited about this development, I just had to tell you.
Gratitude:
I want to thank Mary Ellen for the perfect thermometer/compass key fob (which I mentioned needing in a previous post) and also to Nancy for my newest pair of Injinji liner socks! I am so blessed and grateful for your thoughtfulness and generosity!
Finally, I will likely be buying airfare in the next week. With the risk of such a big purchase and so much room for error, any good energy or prayers for “the best possible outcome” are welcome. Here I go!
Finally, finally, I wanted you to know about a new page on this site which is back after a three-year hiatus. Also exciting!
Stay posted for a new post soon!
Want to know why I’m doing the Camino in reverse — and how you can help? Read on!
Jen's Journey - Camino de Santiago 2013, 2016, & 2019 
Loving that things are being set in motion, how exciting! My son is walking it again in the Spring with his girlfriend, their credentials arrived at the house this past week and I was filled with joy for them. Buen Camino my dear!
Oh, thank you for celebrating with me! How exciting for your son and his beloved. It’s the tangible things like tickets and documents that make it real to me too. Buen camino to them both! ❤
I know exactly what you mean when you say excitement means you’re on the right track. I’m excited for you too! Of course I’m sending prayers for the best possible outcome. And I hope your friend gets to walk with you.
Alison ❤
Thank you so much, Alison — I know you get it, fellow pilgrim-of-life, and it means the world to me. There is no better prayer I know than the one for the best and highest good to be served. Here we go! ❤