The Camino is an endless repetition, a universal calling, a prayer: Walk. Eat. Sleep. Repeat.
The Camino is not what you think it is.
And not what you think it should be.
It is everything and it is nothing.
It forces you and moves you, teases you and slams you, questions you and fights you.
It blisters you, depletes you, weakens you and at the same time toughens you, builds you, strengthens you.
It questions you, talks to you, listens to your silence.
It is the outside of the inside of you and everything in between.
The Camino is sinner and Saint, history and legends, believers and non-believers. It is scores of nationalities all marching in the same direction, all for different reasons, but each following the same road toward the same destination.
The Camino is 500 miles of sorting out, taking in, letting go.
It is a physical, mental, and emotional reality check of what you think you are and who you are.
The Camino fills you, then empties you. It teases you and calms you.
And does it again and again with each coming day.
Walk. Eat. Sleep. Repeat.
There is comfort in repetition.
mybuencamino 
So happy to see that Renee will soon be joining you!! I believe that you have a best selling book in the making. I would be first in line to get an autographed copy! John and I are enjoying your writings! They draw us in to your experiences and challenge us to take a closer look at ourselves and our purpose in this life. We are blessed to know you and Renee and to have you as our neighbors. God bless you both as you continue your journey together. ❤️❤️❤️😘😘
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wow, mid camino break down?
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I think, Mark, that you should publish your writings when you return. Rod and I are both impressed, interested and delighted with your perspective as you make your journey. It will be interesting to see how your walk will be influenced by being with your soulmate for the remainder of the journey. It seems that an adventure like this is an amazing opportunity that few experience and it is greatly appreciated that you are sharing your experience. Love to you and Renee!
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Hey Snack Daddy! I have been sharing your stories with Pickle, Millie and Paul and we are all enjoying reading about your experience. The dogs have a difficult time receiving the blog on their phones, so I read to them when we are waiting in the gravel pit during the work day. Enjoy your life journey and thanks for sharing.
Hasta Baja en Febrero, Courtney
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Yayyyy!! Renee and you hooking up. Now you will have to get a private room.
Love the deepness and insight of this post. Buddha like thoughts.
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I do love that photo of Renee, she looks so lovely and rejuvenated.
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