We started walking before the sun came out. 35km later we were walking towards what would be our bed for the night at an auberge for pilgrims. Ladies and gents, my first day on The Camino towards Santiago. I am now 80km away from the famous cathedral where for centuries people have walked to to give thanks, to ask for forgiveness and to seek hope. Many times I have been asked why I do it? What's my purpose? It's freedom. You chose how to walk it, you chose who to talk to, you chose where to sleep and what to eat.
Yesterday on my 7 hour bus ride to Sarria I could have sworn I was walking alone and finding a place to sleep on my own. Today I walked for 9 hours and only 1 was alone, by choice. There is always someone to hear your story; there is always someone with a story to tell. And tonight I rest in a room with 10 other people whom I just met 24 hours ago but seem like I've known forever. Good night pilgrims all over the world, I hope tomorrow you walk with a purpose. As for me, I hope my feet don't betray me tomorrow.
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