I have not written on this blog for a while. I have been slightly distracted by life these last couple of months. I have just returned from my travels and it was truly an amazing experience.
I loved doing the Camino de Santiago. I had a deep sense of gratitude and had a real feeling of being totally alive when I was doing it. No two days were ever the same. You never seemed to know who you could be walking with from one day to the next. Some days you could start walking with somebody you have never met before and by the end of the day you are like the best of friends.
Most of the Camino involved walking in some aspect of nature. It could be through a woods, on a road through fields, near a river or by the sea. I found many of these experiences truly breath-taking. Some mornings I would be on the way well before the sun rises and I had the fortunate experience of seeing some amazing sun rises. I felt a deep connection on my travels with nature. I feel maybe its something that I had lost before I did the Camino however I feel that it is something that I have found again.
Much of the Camino involved walking anything from 18km to 40 km per day. On my first week, this daily journey was more of a race to me rather than a walk. However as I gradually walked the Camino, I found that I tended to walk slower and slower and started to become more present to my surroundings and to myself. I really found it to be amazing that the more present I became, the more I truly started to see myself, other people and my surroundings.
A lot of the journey involved walking with other people. People from all different walks of life and different cultures. People from the ages of 5 to 80. I found this experience of walking with people to be truly the best part of the journey. I can safely say that I have never laughed so much. There was a great sense of freedom walking with these people, many who became my friends. What is great about the Camino is that everybody is the same. We all have a rucksack, a couple of pairs of T-shirts, pair of boots and a few other bits and pieces. I don’t think I was ever asked once what I do for a living. I don’t think anybody really cared. Everybody was there on a journey of some sort and it was great to be sharing it with so many alive and fun people. I also found that the Camino allowed an opportunity to have more authentic, deeper connections with people, connections which may never have happened out there in the “real” world.
A big part of the Camino was me listening to myself. Listening to my inner inspiration, my inner guidance. Listening to what felt right for me. Many times I was walking with a group of people who I developed good friendships with. Sometimes I would get this inner voice inside saying to leave the group or to go ahead. At times it was hard to leave the group and I didn’t know what the outcome would be as a result of my action. The fact it felt inspired, all I could do was trust it. When I trusted to take the action, everything always seemed to work out perfectly.
All I can say that this part of my travels, the whole 5 weeks, has been one of the most amazing experiences I have had in my life. I would totally recommend it to anybody who is looking for some time out of the “real” world and wants to experience something different. It is a great opportunity to connect with yourself, with the world and with people.
Namaste,
TW
bounce51 said:
Sounds like a great adventure . A good way to re-charge ! I used to enjoy similar treks myself , I usually went alone . The quiet group sound like good Idea . Thanks for sharing .
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The Truth Warrior said:
It sure was. Thanks for sharing. Namaste. ~ TW
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Sloan said:
Welcome back! What an amazing journey you’ve had. Blessings, Sloan
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thanks so much Sloan. Great to hear from you. Namaste. ~ TW
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athenabrady.co.uk said:
I am glad you enjoyed yourself, this is a walk I would one day like to do and I have read a couple of books on the subject. however, I am not an experienced walker and my health is not good at present I think I would be ok if it was all flat but I suspect it isn’t. I have really missed your posts and look forward to hearing more about your journey.
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The Truth Warrior said:
Hi Athena. Thanks for your comment. Great to hear from you. Namaste. ~ TW
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Magnolia Beginnings said:
Sounds wonderful! Glad to have you back.
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thanks 🙂 Namaste. ~ TW
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Raiana Golden said:
Thanks for the inspired reminder! I have been wanting to walk the Camino for awhile – can you suggest any good websites that help in the planning of a trip like this?
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The Truth Warrior said:
Hi there. I found this website; http://www.caminodesantiago.me.uk to be really good. Buen Camino. TW
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Raiana Golden said:
Appreciated!
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terry1954 said:
great blog this morning. thank you so much for sharing your journey with me!!!
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The Truth Warrior said:
YOu are very welcome. Glad you enjoyed it. Namaste. ~ TW
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Holly Troy said:
Awesome!!
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thanks so much for your comment!! Namaste. ~ TW
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Lois said:
Wonderful!
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thanks 🙂 Namaste. ~ TW
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davidnoelsmith said:
Nice post! I keep meaning to write more about my time there in June. Much of what you write strikes a chord with me. I met some great people and while I enjoyed their company, there is nothing like being by yourself for a few hours. I walked two full days by myself but I had my “camino family” to meet up with at the end of the day.
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The Truth Warrior said:
Hi David. Thanks for sharing. It has been a fantastic inner and outer journey. Great to hear that you had a good time as well. Namaste. ~ TW
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Blaine Light (@blainelight) said:
Hello TW, Great post. Thanks for sharing that incredible experience. For those of us who might not be able to walk the road right now, what would you suggest we do to experience the same things you did?
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The Truth Warrior said:
Since I have returned I have found that meditation and walking in nature to be really great. Just slowing down and being in the moment with myself and with others. I hope this helps. Namaste. ~ TW
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newsofthetimes said:
Wow! What an incredible experience! There is nothing like a trip like that. Sounds wonderful!!!!! I hope you’ll share more!
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The Truth Warrior said:
I will. Thanks for your kind and inspiring words. Namaste. ~ TW
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Samadhi Yaisha said:
Thank you TW. I have been listening to that inner guidance… Trying to tune in and adjust my tuner… It is a challenge to my brain, specially when the intuition “doesn’t make sense.” I will keep listening. Take care 🙂
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thanks for sharing. Intuition is a beautiful thing. Namaste. ~ TW
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momentswithmillie said:
I admire you. This is one of those walks I look forward to doing one day. What a wonderful blog. thank you for your insights…Millie
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The Truth Warrior said:
Hi Millie. Great to hear from you and thank you for your kind and inspiring words. Namaste. ~ TW
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Pocket Perspectives said:
What a very special 5 weeks you’ve had walking the Camino. Thanks for telling us about it. Remarkable!
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The Truth Warrior said:
You are very welcome. I am glad you enjoyed it. Namaste. ~ TW
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Organized Living Essentials said:
I missed your posts and wandered where you had gone. How rejuvenating for you! ~Thea
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thanks Thea. It was a very enjoyable journey. Namaste. ~ TW
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Cathy Ulrich said:
TW,
Great post! I have always wanted to walk the Camino ever since I read Shirley McLaine’s book. It sounds like an amazing experience. Have you seen “The Way” with Martin Sheen? Wonderful movie about the power of the Camino.
Cathy
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The Truth Warrior said:
Hi Cathy!! I have seen the movie “The Way” and I really liked it. I highly recommend doing the Camino. It was great!! Namaste. ~ TW
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dilipnaidu said:
Sounds interesting and exciting. Looking forward to more experiences.
Cheers!
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thanks 🙂 Namaste. ~ TW
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rangewriter said:
I have never undertaken an experience quite like this, but I’m sure I would love it. I have done a great deal of solo hiking in the mountains and nothing rejuvenates my spirit so fully.
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thanks. It is very refreshing to be out in nature and seeing all the beauty there is. Namaste. ~ TW
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Denise Hisey said:
Isn’t it funny how a ‘bad’ event (losing your job) can turn into ‘good’ one (the Camino)? Ever since I saw Martin Sheen in “The Way” I have been fascinated with this journey as well. I imagine it is life-changing in so many ways.
I hope you’ll write about some of the things that happened on your trip.
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The Truth Warrior said:
Hi. Thanks for sharing. I will write some more of the things which happened to me on the this trip. Namaste. ~ TW
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Peg Richards said:
My sister has walked the Camino twice. Someday, I hope to walk it with her. Thanks for following my blog. I’m glad to have found you, writing “real.” Blessings.
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The Truth Warrior said:
You are very welcome. It is a fantastic journey and I hope you have the opportunity to do it soon. Namaste. ~ TW
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jamella637 said:
I often find my self in the same amazement during my travels. I enjoy the experience that I get by both the surroundings and the people I encounter. I have not been to Camino but someday…
Thanks for bringing me with you through your blog. Thank you also for liking my blog.
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The Truth Warrior said:
You are very welcome. Thanks for sharing. Namaste. ~ TW
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cookie5683 said:
“I don’t think I was ever asked once what I do for a living. I don’t think anybody really cared.” I never ask those words quite that way. I find i’m more interested to know, Do you love what you do? the answers are far more enlightening into who the person is and how they approach their lives.
Your walk seem as though it brought to you a breath of life. I am happy for you.
Thank you
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The Truth Warrior said:
I love that question “Do you love what you do?” I will use that. Thanks for sharing. Namaste. ~ TW
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helpwithyourlife said:
Hi, I have nominated you for double awards! Please click on the link for more details! http://helpwithyourlife.wordpress.com/2012/11/28/enjoy-double-awards/ Congratulations! Blessings, Cathie
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thank you so much for your kind nomination for these beautiful awards. I really appreciate it. Namaste. ~ TW
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wisejourney said:
I am new to your blog…and today my ‘post’ features a picture of a post-it that says Honesty is one of my best qualities…. from one truth warrior to another ! 🙂
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The Truth Warrior said:
Hi and thanks for sharing. Namaste. ~ TW
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I can totally relate to the sentiments that you express so eloquently in your blog. I hope you don’t mind that I have put your blog on mine as a link.
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thats cool. Glad you enjoyed it. Namaste. ~ TW
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