The Camino wasn’t like any other hiking trip I’ve taken. I’ve learned that the Camino had daily lessons for me, something new to teach me, at times subtle but on occasion very profound. I could feel myself becoming consciously and increasingly more open to receiving the lessons from the universe throughout the journey. Yet, I am fully aware that these experiences and lessons were merely seeds which are now slowly growing into my awareness long after our return home.

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In giving my husband the gift of the Camino, I’ve experienced the universal law of tenfold return. I cannot say that the Camino was life changing, but it was certainly life affirming. It has given me a greater appreciation of all that have and the good life that I live. I still live in a continuous state of harvesting the gifts of the Camino. My heart is full with peace, joy and hope. And I know how lucky I am.

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I feel lucky because the Camino opened my eyes to the diversity and beauty of humanity. 
I feel lucky because I’ve learned that arriving is not as important as arriving with others. 
I feel lucky because when I contemplate the sights of the Camino, I find them to be full of good memories and joy. 
I feel lucky because as I emptied my backpack, my heart remained full of positive emotions and my soul rich with experience.
I feel lucky because I’ve learned that a step backwards to help another is more valuable than a hundred taken without awareness of those by my side. 
I feel lucky because on the Camino I was able to give myself the gift of time and reflection.

I feel lucky because I found the Camino to be rich with silence, and the silence rich with meaning.
I feel lucky because on the Camino I fell in love with my husband all over again.

I feel lucky because I have discovered that the true Camino begins at its end. 

I truly have no words to give thanks for all the wonders in every day of the Camino. But I know how lucky I am to have had this experience. And I am ever so grateful!