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My Camino de Santiago 2017 – Day 0 – Bayonne, France

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This space will serve as a live journal of sorts for my journey on the Camino Frances. It won’t exactly be live, but I’ll post as I can, going back into past days and posting what I think, feel, experience, see, etc. each day.

The train to St. Jean Pied de Port leaves in about 45 minutes. It’s strange to be here, just over 3 years after being here the first time. Because this won’t be my first time on the Camno de Santiago, I’m back to where it all began in many ways. I didn’t see how beautiful the town of Bayonne is the first time I was here. Though I only saw a bit a for a few minutes as I walked here from the bus stop, it was nice. It does help that it’s a beautiful day.  Continue reading →

The Master Traveler

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I received a comment on a recent post that I want to spend some time discussing here.  The comment reads:

I have always loved the idea of being a mastered traveler.  I have several friends, including you, who are modern hobos, seekers, and/or travelers.  Part of me loves watching their adventures and growth, but the other part of me knows how lonely it can be to be a traveler.  Can you be a master traveler and still have a community/home that is fulfilling, or will you always be wandering?

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