Robyn S Beautifully written and some lovely sentiments. Thrilled you have had a wonderful experience and have yet another to look forward to ! much love Robyn

Anne George- ❤️❤️❤️ Karen- The beauty of the Camino is that provides healing at any time, so even when you find the time eventually you will be able to feel its affects and help you with your grief (particularly any residual feelings) There are companies that will transport your luggage for you- 14kg bag costs 8 euros - the only thing is that you need to know your destination each night. In the low season these operations cease working so for some of the time by bag was transported and then it was transported by me- it weighed 12 kilos, I had built up the muscles by then so I found it to be ok(make sure you have a good pack). Winter in Japan will be delightful- Kumamoto Kudo is in spring for us. xx

Karen Anne, thank you for taking us on the journey with you, and I really appreciate your reflections on why people undertake such a pilgrimage. In hindsight I wish I had undertaken one this year to deal with my intense grief at my mother's death, and I may do so with Lucia when her back is strong enough. how did you go with carrying the pack? How many kilos did you end up taking? Are you doing the Kumano Koda with Shanne and Peter? I am going to japan in late January with Harry to do a winter trail, the Nakasendo. Should be exciting. This will be a first visit to Japan for the both of us. Karen x

George Anne is my partner for life, my true inspiration, and I have no intention of ever giving up. Le Chemin was a wonderful experience and I now look forward to our next adventure as we undertake the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage in Japan in April.

Anne Muchas gracias Eileen - un fuerte abrazo tambien xxx Thank you David - glad you could join us on the adventure xxx

david Well done Anne and George. A great effort and adventure

Eileen Hodgson Congratulations well done filled with admiration. I have enjoyed reading your entries an seeing the photos on facebook. Hope you enjoy the rest of the trip and the well earned rest un abrazo

Anne Karen- congratulations to Oscar and also to you for surviving all the years as a school mum- well done.

Catherine Amusing and witty although this last section of your trip hasn't been as pleasant as other stages. Thank you, Anne, for sharing your wonderful journey.

David Happy New month to you both too!

Karen Mentink You certainly seem to be enjoying some wonderful food at your gites. I'm very envious. Oscar has his second last exam today- Chemistry. He finishes on Friday- my last 3 days as a school Mum- EVER. I'm in Sydney to offer close by positive thoughts and to take hime out to lunch after the exam

Anne Catherine- I would love to pretend that I was joking with my chenille- caterpillar but unfortunately my typing (poor French) confused my spelling of cheville - now I will always remember. I think perhaps a caterpillar though is indeed the answer to all the problems of travelling the chemin!

Catherine Anne, You must be joking when you write "chenille" ! Do you mean the French camino is rougher and muddier a ground than the Spanish one ? Not safe for our ankles, for sure. A Caterpillar would have been welcome, enabling us to travel safely over tough descents and ascents, wouldn't it ? Stay well, and be safe, Happy walking.

Anne Catherine- we are missing your company and keep seeing things that we want to share with you and Frances. We are not quite French yet but on the way

Anne Catherine- how wonderful to hear from you