My mind is racing ahead, thinking of peregrinos I've met over the last (nearly) month that, in all likelihood, will never be seen again by me. Perhaps that is the way it is intended. I wonder where these others are on their journey, both physically and spiritually. Have they had their epiphany? Did they find whatever it is they came searching for? Are blisters waning, or waxing?
I went over the remaining days earlier with Alicia. It appears I will be finishing the physical portion of this journey on June 12th in Santiago de Compostela. What of the others?
Pauline and Sarah, Jeremy and J.J.? Carlo was spending a couple days in Leon, but may already be making up ground on me at a rate that will put him in Santiago before me.
Mel, Liz, Sharon with her bruises? Tanner and Soy Bean? Sandra and Rebecca? Diane and Marie? B&B? Yogi is exactly one day behind me tonight but will pass me in another two days perhaps.
But such is life. Playing pieces constantly shifted into and out of your life. How many remain anonymous, how many create ripples that continue to affect your life for years?
And somewhere out there, is a soul who sits dormant for 50 years, then at the perfect time in your life, springs from out of the darkness like a huge blue light, blindingly beautiful and utterly focused on keeping you wide awake, wide alive!

I am sorry you are suffering from US but it spurred on a very thought provoking commentary and beautifully expressed love for your bride. Trudge on...almost there.
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ReplyDeleteYou may never see these people again. You have them in your memories. What a beautiful tribute to Alicia. New love is so wonderful. I am almost jealous, but I do have the love of my life and married for 40 years.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...plain and simple.
ReplyDeleteI'm here, Frog. Not commenting because I'm racing to catch up after caring for Judy the past three weeks. Had to comment this time, though, because that last sentence about Alicia was perfection.
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