I am in Santiago de Compostela!

Arrivals are always bittersweet. I have a feeling of accomplishment. I know that my days of bandaging my blisters, wondering where I’ll stop for a break, worrying about rain or cold weather have ended. I know that I’ll miss seeing sites for the first time, eating new dishes, and meeting strangers who become friends has ended.

The Camino is a metaphor for life. There are always endings. In various degrees, there may be a sense of accomplishment; there may be a sense of regret. Such is life. The task is to keep a sense of adventure in the midst of all these endings!