Camino de Santiago (2022)
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Conclusion
We have already traveled to distant countries on other continents and drove to the North Cape in an Opel Combo, but we have never experienced a journey like the Camino de Santiago. Day in and day out you get up, start walking and arrive. Every day is the same and yet every day is different. You get to know new places, meet new people and you get to know yourself better. You know what you can do and where your own limits lie. Yes, anyone with two healthy legs can walk this trail, regardless of age or level of physical fitness. You can walk big stages or small ones. You can walk a long distance of 800km or just 150 or even just 100km. Everything is possible. Our biggest fear was that it would be too tiring. However, since we were able to assess ourselves well after a few days, we were also able to ensure that the effort was never too great. We were also afraid that it might get boring on the way, but thanks to the numerous impressions and also thanks to the Alligatoah songs in our ears, this didn’t happen either. We had the worst nights not only in municipal albergues but also in the 3-star hotel in Iria Flavia. All encounters with other pilgrims were consistently positive. Of course, what stuck with us the most was Li, who we met again and again. But above all, I have a lot of respect for Marinus, because he started this journey for the third time at the proud age of 70. But it doesn’t surprise me. This path does something to you. I wish I could embark on this journey again one day. Of course, the Camino Frances from Saint Jean Pied de Port appeals to me the most, but the 5-week route plus travel there and back is simply not feasible for a working person. But who knows, things are always changing in life and the opportunity will surely present itself at some point. I can only advise everyone else to do the same.
