Maggie showed up big time on our radar screen several days ago thanks to a friend of Our Jennifer’s. I contacted Maggie and she gave me the okay to pass along her words and pics of her current navigation of the Camino de Santiago. The short background is that she is 79 years old and walking and planning on finishing (God willing) on her 80th birthday.

So, let’s get started:

“From day 1 the weather has been absolutely gorgeous which is so fortunate because often the most spectacular vistas are fogged in. There is far too much to write about this experience , especially on a phone keyboard. The walking is going great albeit a few blisters. Avg day is 20/30 kms. Going over the Pyrenees was a baptism of fire. OMG…but I came out of it with memories of a lifetime. The Albergue / hostels have been great. My favourite part is the communal pilgrims’ dinner. Each one is so very different but what remains consistent is the diversity of people, a sense of family and the making of new friendships that I know will continue. I have some days when I walk alone for hours, nary a soul in sight. Love it!”

Inspiring yes? I can’t wait to meet her in person at some point. Love you Maggie! Keep going! Time for breakfast here on Vashon Island. Squeezes big time, Felipe.