I believe our Camino pilgrimage was a resounding success for everyone who participated for a variety of individual reasons. We can celebrate for years to come knowing that we have an archive of personal reflection that were captured on our unique Pinnacle WhatsApp from our various Camino perspectives; It is terrific to have a colorful collection of pilgrimage photos available to enjoy in the future. We can praise God for the fine weather we experienced every day as well as for our overall good health and personal safety throughout the pilgrimage. It was nice to give thanks with a short prayer at the beginning of each day’s journey after breakfast; our morning gatherings also enabled us to be together for one of our many group photos. Our aches, pains, and blisters never got the best of us. Most of us were able to reconnect each evening for dinner with an assortment of typical Spanish foods; we bonded together well during dinner as a strong faith community to share highlights of the ups and downs of our day’s walking. I amglad we were diligent about having a blessing to conclude each dinner. It was fun to add stamps from vendors, hotels, restaurants, and shops to our Camino passports as we progressed each day. We proudly earned the ultimate stamp at the Cathedral in Santiago, and then we were awarded our personal certificate of completion for walking 146 Kilometers from Oia to Santiago. We had several frustrating times when it seemed that we were in the wrong place, heading in the wrong direction, or when there might have been some miscommunication. One such occasion was waiting outside the locked doors at the Anglican church in Santiago. After our usual persistence and patience, we were able to have a meaningful communion celebration of the Lord’s Supper that was a perfect ending for our time in Santiago. For a finale, I am glad that we were able to spend a short time visiting Fisterra and to see the marker designating the true end of the Camino. The stellar day at Fisterra enabled us to have breathtaking views over the Atlantic from the lighthouse that has been a beacon for so many pilgrims. I appreciated having our tour organizers, Progressive Pilgrimage, give each of us a card with a special word for reflection on each day of our journey. Mine was “SHARING” that I felt was most appropriate for myself, and I was glad to be able to find many opportuniSes to communicate my special word periodically on our pilgrimage.

This trip was meaningful to me as a Christian, and I learned much along the way about the roots of my religion. It was a great group experience, and Eric was a wonderful leader and guide.

Trip was well organized. Logistics including quick access to hotel rooms upon arrival, great bus and driver, communications and local guides all excellent.

This trip appealed to me because it offered opportunity for walking and time to be in the landscape while a coach was available for those who did not care to do the walking. The guides were very knowledgeable and personable. We had good accommodations and excellent meals. Appreciated the care that Heather and Eric took in accommodating all of us.

What a great group and what better time than the beginning of Advent to explore pilgrimage. For me, this pilgrimage provided a quiet time to enter into the waiting for the Christ child to be born. The trip was well organized and I appreciated the spiritual dimension Heather and others provided.