ITALY here we come and conclusion 1 for the Camino

Ok so this is short but sweet we are on our way to Italy tomorrow. 2 days earlier than the flights we booked. Long story but we accidentally booked the wrong dates for our flight to Italy. We booked it one day later than planned and two days later than we should have. Seeing as we left Santiago without travelling to Finisterre we should have booked our trip to Italy for the 25th but instead in a sick blunder booked it for the 27th....After a long winded attempt the travel agent we booked with, they fixed the mistake for us as we were unable to do so ourselves.

I can not wait. Kimberley is in the room now doing some last minute research for the first part of the trip through Naples.

I have so much to say about the Camino but shall wait until later. For now I say this.... it was an amazing trip and a very difficult one at the same time. Had many ups and many downs but in the end it was something I would never take back. I am so glad we did it and even happier we were able to do it together. Even with the sickness, feet trouble, bad luck and tourists at the end it was worth every minute. I suggest it to all of those who wish to do it.

I can say without a doubt, I would at this point however, not repeat it. I did not get the same bug that others get in the desire to do it over and over. For me it was and will always be a once in a life time experience. I hope to write a more detailed blog later explaining what the Camino was for us.

Those of you whom are planning to go do not wait.. go now because you do not know if tomorrow will ever come. My mother had a stroke on April 17th the day we set foot over the Pyrenees, the first day of our adventure almost was an end in my mothers.

It really played a part in the thoughts and dreams I had over the weeks as we walked the Camino. She is doing much better from the reports I get from home. The thought of losing someone when you are so far from home really makes you think... even when that loved one is someone you have been distanced from for sometime. That though is another tale for another day.

On that note I pack up and set forth on our next journey. Italy a place I have longed to travel to since I was young. I am overjoyed and am leaving Spain on a high note... Until tomorrow!

Ciao
Viviana