Obviously, I have not been posting for quite some time. Since leaving the Camino, besides rejoining the “real world”, I’ve not been motivated to either train or write. For 2 years, I worked hard to get into shape for my Camino, when that ended, I lost my focus.
I’ve gotten back into the habit of training, the Dallas Pilgrims, sometimes supplemented by some of the Texas Pilgrims I met in Spain are now once again doing our first weekend of the month walks. This coming weekend, we’ll be back at Colorado Bend State Park, one of my favorites.
I’ve worked hard to stay in touch with many of the people that I met last year. I’ve seen the Professors (Chris & Steve) on several occasions. Dawn & Nallie (South Africa) were in NOLA and we met them there. The A&M Kids (Sarah, Greg and Madison), now all graduated are in touch and I’ve seen the all, except Madison, who I will see this weekend.
My friend Katja, mi Amiga is headed back to walk the Norte & Primativo this May/June, Susan and I will visit here on our vacation this summer when we travel to Germany. Friends are funny, you know them when you meet them or, at least I do. I wish we were all going back with her.
I will also see Alex while we’re in Germany, Alex is young enough to be my son and in a way, I look at him that way but, he is also my brother.
Our vacation this year will take us to Iceland, Ireland and Germany. I’ve never been to Iceland and I’m really looking forward to that visit. Bernie and Nigel (N Ireland) have graciously offered to show us some of the west coast of Ireland, County Kerry. I heard that it’s beautiful and having locals show you the area is always special.
I’ll have more after the weekend, weather is supposed to cooperate so it should be a great adventure.