Savouring the last few days ….

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WEDNESDAY 6TH JULY 2016 AND THURSDAY 7TH JULY 2016

Km’s walked – 29,71; steps taken – 41857; flights – 60 (Wednesday)

Km’s walked – 23,73; steps taken – 34987; flights – 18 (Thursday)

‘The voyage of discovery is not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes” Marcel Prost

Yesterday and today I consciously slowed down my walking.  I mean I have been commended on how much I do appreciate things and how valuable a lesson it’s been for some Pilgrims, but I was even more so yesterday and today. I walked slower, took lots of pictures, followed butterflies and watched dragon flies, more than before. I am savoring every moment and not even noticing the hordes.

I am quite emotional as I reflect on the journey and realise that my physical journey ends tomorrow. I am not sure how I will stop walking. You know how Forrest Gump keeps on running, I feel like I might need to keep on walking. It is going to be odd. I am so excited to walk into Santiago and I am a little sad.  I have been incredibly blessed, my body has been good to me, and I have met amazing people and see a making things.it is all a bit unreal, so one does get into a state of euphoria after 39 days on the trail. I am missing Warwick and Kyle a lot. As much. As I am sad it’s ending, it is time to move on. 

My wifi is not cooperating in the photos today, and I really wanted to post photos of the flowers, the trees, the grain storage houses, the dragon flies, the gates and the doors, and the animals that I passed and the simple beauty of nature all around me. No luck though.

Think of me around 12h30 when I walk into Santiago tomorrow. Xxxx


(One of the many gates I was fascinated with)


CAMINO GIFTS: strangers commenting on how smiley and “sparkly” I am after so many kilometers; an inspirational email from a colleague in a tough moment when my bag didn t arrive today; my strong body taking on the challenges

5 thoughts on “Savouring the last few days ….”

  2. Awesome Woman – I wish I was at that finish line to see you come in …… there are just not enough adjectives to describe your journey and you willingness to share with us. At 12h30 I will make sure we all raise our Tea cups (no wine at work) and toast your wonderful achievement. All those doors and gates will be opening for you. Take care, strong walking today and may all the butterfly angels accompany you on this day.

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  3. Lovely,lovely photo……my 800 photo frame sure need updating…and whoever does it for me must be sure to include these lovely photos of you….and that ROOSTER..he’s magnificent, and the Hydrangeas…here we call them the Christmas flowers…and here, in Spain, they are the JUNE flowers.. they look lovely.
    At 12.30 on WEDNESDAY I’ll be thinking of you…a glorious symphony of Praise to HIM, who has looked after you so well on this amazing walk.
    Love you, girlie,
    Mum

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  4. Stephany, what an achievement. I’m lost for words and very emotional for you. thank you for sharing this amazing journey with us. Thank God for keeping you safe and looking after you. You will see the world with different eyes now. love Henrietta

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