Woody RIP

I just learned yesterday that my beloved Woody (the skinny brindle dog that stole my heart in Copan) had to be euthanized recently. He had lost a lot of weight (not that he had any to lose) and was listless. Thanks, Ellen F and friends for all that you do for the street dogs there.

I've finally ordered some de-worming pills and vitamins to send to Ellen for her street dog ministry. Ellen G and I had been waiting for some experts to advise us about the best course of action, but it was too late to save Woody and some others. So I just went ahead with my best judgement. I hope it will help.

Please join me in praying for Sandy, an adorable young street dog whom Ellen is nursing through an eye infection.

New movie: "The Way"

We went to see The Way with Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez. Ellen and my mom felt that it gave them a better sense of my experience on The Camino. I enjoyed it even though it wasn't completely realistic. When they arrived in Santiago, my first thought was, "Wow, that didn't take long." So, while it doesn't give a sense of the actual daily routine of a pilgrim, nor depict much pain and suffering, it's still a good story and definitely worth seeing.

This time at home since the Camino has been good. In addition to some projects around the house, and organizing my home office, we've had a chance to take some tandem rides, and even go kayaking on a record high day last week. Otherwise, I'm just watching the leaves change and Autumn becoming firmly entrenched. It's odd this year, as I'm used to seeing the signs in the Boston Common and Public Garden - not only the leaves turning, but the Swan Boats being loaded up and carried away, the squirrels getting fat and fluffy, and the sunbathers disappearing.

Next week, we're going to stay on a farm in the Catskills for a few days. Then, I'll still have a bit of time to putz before going back to work on Nov 1. While I've thoroughly enjoyed my life of leisure these past 3 months, I miss everyone at Ecclesia, and am eager to get back. I'm sure there will be lots of news.

On The Way

Wendell at the TOP.

Roads are always shared.

Cruz de Ferro

A VERY small town

Astorga & surrounds

The Gaudi Bishop's Palace

Carrion & Leon

A procession through the streets to honor the Virgen del Camino.

Burgos & surrounds

Pictures...finally!

Hola from the End of the Earth

We are in Finisterra, the worlds end (or at least they thought so at one time). But rest assured, we walked all the way around the peninsula, to the light house, and did not fall off. Could it be that the world is round!

It seems that, even though we arrived in Santiago, we just cant stop walking...and especially walking up hills, and stairs. I sure hope this obsession ends soon.

We will soon catch the bus back to Santiago, then the bus to the Santiago airport, then a plane to Madrid. Then after a night in the airport, well catch a big plane to Dublin, and on to Boston. Were both looking forward to being home, and ready to re-enter our real lives.

Hard to see, but this marker reads: "0.00KM" THE END

I threw D'Ignacio's stick in the water at the end of the earth.

See you soon!