Camino Epilogue

We have spent a day resting after attending mass at the cathedral last night. The cathedral and mass were simply surreal. The building and altar are amazingly beautiful. They are under restoration and Ernest and I who are HUGE Daniel Silva,the author, fans could see Gabriel Atton restoring the priceless frescos.  Unbeknownest to us the peregrinos were prayed for by name. To hear Ernest Allen Taylor and Jan Price Taylor from the United States of America read out in that ancients  holy place was humbling…deeply humbling. We were careful to lay before Him the prayers and petitions of those we love and share life with. All of you…we remembered you and yours. BUT, many of you who are following us literally on the Camino and those of you whom we have never met on the blog sent us prayer requests. They were uttered too with great honor and joy. 

We have rented a car and will explore Finistera and Muxia the next few days. Until 1492 Finistera was the end of the flat world. We have fallen in love with northern Spain and want to return. We already miss the Camino. The Way  is now woven into the fabric of us…individually and collectively. We have become pilgrims and the life of a pilgriwill never be far from us.

Those of you who have followed our journey. You have meant so much to us. It was as though you were sitting with us at a cafe with cafe con leche. Our boots were off. We could just lean back and discuss the day’s events; laugh  at the wandering and marvel at the lessons. 

I have always loved the word “excellent!”  The word “perfect” for me is like a straight jacket…any mistake mars it but excellent is like an old dearly loved cashmere coat. The wear and comfort just envelopes me. This blog is  and has not been perfect. Muslims pray 5 times not 7; Peter denied Jesus before the rooster crowed once; my “Best laid plans of mice and men” quote was incomplete. The Trinity kindly showed me my mistakes…not as imperfections but to correct me. I hope that this blog has been like that warm,worn coat.

Finally, I want to thank a dear friend, Melanie Adcock, who is a talented, hugely successful web designer. Mel orchestrated this blog..patiently and sweetly. She always acts as if my inane questions about technology are sensible and important. The wifi was so weak much of the time that it was Mel who added the photos I sent her. Sometimes she had to copy text and insert. She is the best. 

To ALL of you who have prayed for us and to our Lord and Savior, Creator and Master, we return the blessing of BUEN CAMINO!