May 30, Lavacolla
1 day & 6 miles to go!
Hard to believe that we have been walking the Camino for 1 month, 2 weeks & 3 days! Yea & we are still alive & greatly anticipating tomorrow!
I hope all of you have enjoyed this blog as much as we have greatly enjoyed reading your emails. I was reflecting on the more than 40 posts we have made. Many of them had a degree of humor in them. I reflected on that. We hope that no one believes that walking the Camino is a frivolous or funny experience. From the beginning, this Camino walk has been first and foremost a spiritual journey for us.
A daily 6 – 8 hour walking journey starts with our prayers and reflection. After prayers our minds are quiet. At other times ,we observe new surroundings and pay attention to the trail conditions . Occasionally, the quiet is broken by a passing pilgrim and “buen Camino” or hola! or “buenos dias” is briefly exchanged. Usually the only time Angie & I meaningfully talk is during our brief lunch break.
After the walk, the atmosphere changes! The bars are filled with everyone you have seen on the day’s walk! There is much laughter & fun. Completely a different experience from the day’s walk. We all made it through the challenges of the day & now it’s time to relax. It is also at this time, Angie & I sit down & write this blog.
Before I forget, I want to publicly thank Angie for handling the myriad of translations. Angie is fluent in Spanish which here is a necessity as few Spaniards speak English.
God willing we will be publishing the next blog tomorrow in Santiago de Compostella – the end of a fantastic journey – Thank You Jesus!
Mike & Angie On The Camino de Santiago 
Such a blessing!! Thank you for the prayers that you have said for everyone and your dedication on this journey
May 30, 2013 at 2:52 pm
Wow, one more day.
¡Qué Dios los bendiga!
May 30, 2013 at 3:00 pm
This has been so amazing to be along with you on tis journey. You two are amazing and we are so excited for you to come home! Miss you
May 30, 2013 at 3:14 pm
Congratulations to you both…! Travel safely and happily home. Love you both…
May 30, 2013 at 3:38 pm
Wow! You guys are amazing. Guess at my age of 83, I have to attribute your stamina and forbearance to your youth. Judy and I look forwarding to seeing you in the near future. YOUR ALMOST THERE!
May 30, 2013 at 4:08 pm
I am so happy for both of you,What a fantastic journey ,When I read 6 miles to go it brought tears to my eyes!!!! You have done an excellent job of describing everything , It was almost like being there with you. God bless you both .I can’t wait to see you ,Take a long rest you deserve it. Love Mom
May 30, 2013 at 4:43 pm
Dear Angie and Mike,
You lead by example via your commitment to God, one another and your friends and family.
By completing the journey on the Camino and withstanding its challenges, you demonstrate your leadership once again. Very proud to know you.
We all celebrate as you cross the ‘finish line!’
Best,
Valerie
May 30, 2013 at 6:53 pm
I am so happy for you both, in many ways. Your journey has been inspirational , and thank you for sharing with us. I am eager to see you soon and talk about all your experiences and ideas. Congratulations on your “almost there” achievement.
Love, christine
May 30, 2013 at 10:52 pm
You will never forget the date..June 1st ! And we will miss your blogs.
Love and no blisters! Greg
May 30, 2013 at 11:34 pm
Hey, Michael and Angie, someone in their 80’s wrote you but I beat her as I am 87 years of age. How I have loved reading about your experiences on this long, long trip. Thank you for sharing your experiences and I am waiting to learn that you are at the end of your journey. The Lord has been with you on this trip every step of the way.
Love,
Ann D
May 31, 2013 at 11:17 am
Ps. I forgot your Mom is older than I am – I plan to call her today.
Love,
Ann D
May 31, 2013 at 11:32 am
Good Morning,
We will be thinking of you today as you reach the end of your walk! The thought that is on my mind this morning is ” This is the day The Lord has made! Let us rejoice and be glad!” We thank you for your prayers. Enjoy the rest of your stay in Europe! We can’t wait to talk to you once you are home! God bless you!
Love,
Marianne & Al
May 31, 2013 at 1:22 pm