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May 30th 2011

Published: May 30th 2011

Hola, bonjour and hello! I apologize for the lack of posts and updates over the past few weeks but I am glad to report that I have reached my destination of Santiago de Compostela and finished the long walk through southern France and northern Spain. I am now back in Geneva taking a little break before heading out on my next journey to liverpool for some help exchange work. Now for the Camino..... Read Full Entry

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waiting in Ponferrada

again waiting to check in to the albergue

Sunrise

early morning walking

Hither fields

a great walk with purple hither all around

at the Cruz de Ferro

i tied my texas bandana to the Cruz de Ferro, (its red and blue in the middle there, hard to see) this is a major mark for pilgrims to leave a rock or something that they have been carrying all along the way

International Albergue

This is the spot of the only inhabitant of this small town called Manjarin. We did not stay here but it was a cool thing to see

A long way to go

this is a marker of the kilometers to Santiago from different places around the world (Mexico!)

Sunrise

beautiful

Pilgrim Friends

Me, Dale, Yunus, Ferozia, Denise, and Yunus (number 2 haha)

a shell marker in Leon

a lot of the big cities have these markers placed in the sidewalk for pilgrims

A true pilgrim

This is Shrafe and the donkey of a frenchmen who we met along the way

getting closer

Cathedral in Burgos

this is one of the most amazing cathedrals i have seen

Dancing in the square

in the center of town on a sunday in Burgos the people are dancing the afternoon away

Burgos park

walking through a park in Burgos

walking along

nice scene of the path into a small town

fallow the yellow arrow

common marker for the way

amazing scene

i took a bunch of pictures like this because it was such an amazing combination of storm clouds, field colors, mountains and hills. really amazing

again

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Hope

this was found along the trail and it had been made out of grass and wheat stem It was always nice to stumble across things like this on the way

another marker

30th May 2011

steve
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YOUR AMAZING EXPERIENCE
Hey Brian........Just read your latest blog and viewed the beautiful photos. One can sense your joy and warmth with each and every word you write. Your soul is being enriched daily as you grow. Keep noticing the little things on your journey, for it's those aspects of life that most of us ignore. I believe The Universe is kindest to those who appreciate her supporting cast. Peace and love from Kansas City, Steve

30th May 2011

Mom
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WAY TO GO!
What a journey. It sounds amazing. How strong, courageous and kooky you are, and had to have been, to even begin. Way to go!! Love the personal transformation too...you look beautiful! Cheers for such a great accomplishment! Salud!

30th May 2011

Paul
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Clean Pair of Eyes
You need to replace your blog page photo with this photo. The starter photo depicts you as you were, head tilted and looking out and beyond with wonderment. In with the photo of you that says I see the world with a clean pair of eyes.

3rd June 2011

anna m verstegen
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Hi Brian, I am so proud and happy for what you are doing. Everything seems like a miracle, a wish accomplished. Your description of all the smells, the sights, the people, the wonder and beauty make me want to go even with my shortness of breath. Looking at your depth of growth in this short space of time makes my heart go flutter, flutter. Keep writing, you are a born writer. Love, Nanny and Grandpa

26th June 2011

Eddie
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what a blast
i'm so amazed at all the stuff you get to see and being able to see so many thing that most people don't see or take for granted. i want to go next. God bless you and all your travels. Eddie

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