According to all available sources, today was the most difficult climb of the Camino. We ascended 752 meters with relatively little problem. Every day I think the life can´t get any better than this, and then it does! Starting the climb today, I was blessed to be walking with Raquel, an amazingly strong and independent woman from Brazil. We had so much fun journeying up through the old medieval stone path that led through an ancient forest that has been travelled by so many pilgrims before us. When the chicas broke through the tree line, the view was breathtaking and as we got higher and higher the view got better and better. I know dad you have always told me to stay off the mountains and out of the valleys. You are very wise and I know you said that to save me from myself, but the Camino has inspired me to challenge this wisdom...what is life without the mountain-top experiences? And you have to experience the valleys to appreciate the mountain-tops.
Reaching Galicia was thrilling for all the chicas and we celebrated with photos. We are now on the last leg of our journey. I can´t believe how far we have walked. Have I reflected enough? Have I learned enough? One thing I do know is that I have laughed mucho with this fantastic group of women I am with.
We celebrated with a wonderful dinner by a fireplace with Galician soup and veal stew. We attended the pilgrim service at 8:00 p.m. giving thanks for all of you, who we miss this Canadian Thanksgiving.
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Hello from Thornbury Ontario on a beautiful Thanksgiving weekend. Peter (who has just returned from 10 days of car shows in the states), Andrew, Sarah, Allison, Heather and George all say hi!. We have just been updating ourselves on your last few days of progress and trying to put you on a map. You are on the home stretch and we are cheering for you. Peter just shared with us some postcards he has received of your travels. This evening we will be heading to Don & Diane's (Heather's brother's) for a big thanksgiving family meal. We miss having Elizabeth with us and look forward to a successful telephone conversation. I will keep my cell on if you find a phone (416-895-9987). Love you all ... we are holding you in our hearts and minds :-)
Thanks so much Andrew. Elizabeth is thrilled to hear from you and will try to call you later. Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Kathy
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