We are happy campers - made it to the Cathedral and Pilgrim Mass which was wonderful! I will tell you all about it tomorrow - it was a full day, I am stunned that we made it here! My smile muscles are a little tired!
YES!!!
Celebrating with friends who were there to greet us!
At the Pilgrims office to get our Compostela (certificate)
Getting my Compostela
The Cathedral
The Fumeria (incense burner that swings)
One of our Camino friends, Ralph, turned out to be a parish priest in Germany and helped officiate the Mass. We were surprised and delighted to see him processing in.
The minister of St Thomas church around the corner from my home also helped officiate the Mass and communion. Small world! He is on sabbatical and also walked from St. Jean Pied de Port!
Lunch with some of our Aussie friends.
No more following scallop shell signs to Santiago.
you look...........fully present-----JOY FULL-----fully fabulous-------full of gratitude
ReplyDeletesimply DELIGHTED
Blessed Be-------- it is so
Alleluia You and Diana and all your compadres are AMAZING!!!!!!!!
(so cool meeting the minister from St Thomas- so grateful for our labyrinth there)
I can't tell you how many times I checked your blog looking...waiting...hoping to see this post -- and here it is!!! It's now 7:48AM Wednesday, VAT (Village of Arlingham Time) and I'm sitting at my computer with tears streaming down my face. I'm totally in awe of you and your Pilgrim companions and am grateful to have accompanied you on this amazing journey. Be safe, my friend -- see you soon!
ReplyDeleteYour last photo says it all!! You and Diana did it!! You ARE a happy camper. I'm thrilled for you! What a remarkable coincidence to see a minister from St. Thomas - is that incredible?? I didn't recognize you getting your certificate with your hair tied up. I love it - a Camino do? Can't wait to see you and congratulate you. xoxox
ReplyDeleteAgain, congratulations. My admiration is everlasting.
ReplyDeleteall I can say is a big WELL DONE! What an achievement. Couldn't be more proud or in awe of your accomplishment. Relish the joy. Continued safe travels, dear Holly.
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of you and touched by these photos. I also have been looking for this post. Looking forward to the rest of it. What a small amazing world we live in and how close to each other in ways we can hardly imagine. I love you so much.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Holly! I love your "Happy Camper" photo!
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