The unwinding of this stage of this Camino reached its culmination today. The final part of the journey was very simple. Paris to London: London to Southwell

Guy Turner kindly collected me from Newark, and BT 14:00 I was walking into 47 Easthorpe. I was so tired, so I had a rest, then unpacked slowly. By the time Laurence got back from Blackpool at 19:00 it was all done.

This stage didn’t turn out as I hoped. I only managed 90 Kms, and still have quite a way to go before I get to Spain. But everyone who starts on the Camino knows that there is no correct way to do it. Like life’s journey, every one must do their own Camino in their own way.

In the religious artefacts shop by the cathedral in Bayonne, I found this key ring. It depicts the traditional figure of a pilgrim. His hat, cloak, and staff; his bottle, his scrip and the badge on his hat. I will use him all autumn and winter, to remind me that my ‘little way’ is not finished yet. If I can build up some strength, then I hope to start again in the spring.