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Challenge completed, Achievement never felt so sweet.

October 20th 2014
Yesterdays events were inspiring and many; the magnitude of what we have achieved takes awhile to sink in. Two guys 70 & 69 have just completed a 500 mile, or 800km walk across Spain. We are pleased with ourselves on a number of fronts, 1. We finished in spite of sime obstacles, 2. When we felt like giving up, we pushed on, our health has been maintained miraculously by the Lord, 3. Our friendship ... read more

Europe » Spain » Galicia » Santiago de Compostela

Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more

20th October 2014

Ken
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The best seat in the house, lots of leg room !
Dear Pal, you made it! Thank you for allowing us to travel with you. Time now to rest, heal and reflect. CU soon! Ken

20th October 2014

Skyeview5
Daryl McLeod

Howdy Pardner
Yes Ken, it is finished. The Compostela has been registered as complete by the authorities; I now have my certificate. Tomorrow we take the train to Madrid (approx 7 hours), I am looking forward to it, seeing the country from a different perspective. i will be home in less than 10 days. Looking forward to coffee or maybe lunch at Panera (I'm suffering withdrawals :-)). Thanks for your encouragement along the way. Keep Smiling. Daryl

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