Well that’s it, 570 miles later and here we are at Santiago (in the rain 🙂).If you’ve managed to stick with the blog so far then thank you for that.A mixture of emotions here but a couple of things I can say for certain are that my feet are very glad it’s come to and end ; Barbara has made a great walking companion and is far more capable than she thinks; and Spain is a beautiful country but appears to be made of ham and cheese.
Now, time to put my feet up 👍
Camino Del Norte 
Many congratulations to you both; what a feat ( feet !?) of endurance! Hope that you can now relax in Santiago, and enjoy a meal that does not include ham and cheese. Already looking forward to your next adventure; thanks so much for sharing your experiences. I will miss my nightly fix of photos of your amazing journey, plus your witty commentary. Inspirational!
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Thank you Val, we’re off to get some olive oil in Barbara now, to stop any further deterioration 🙂
Derek on Moto G6
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Congratulations
Keep walking
Chris & Alan
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Thanks both 🙂
Derek on Moto G6
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DAY 39 – Well, i’m Going to start with a reply from yesterday’s walk seeing as WordPress has said it’s already posted but it hasn’t! Grrr!
Once again, fabulous photos Derek! Do not fret about rain on your lens, it makes the photo giving the conditions! 😊 (Terrible weather down here in the South of England too so today’s photos were a home from home for me! 😄)
Well, if you’ve had Elaine on your back all the way no wonder your toes and foot are giving you jip and Barbara seems to have no problems! 😂
Can’t believe it’s your last day (writing this on Tuesday 15th Oct)! 😱 Seems to have gone so quick!
Hmm, I agree, wasn’t sure about the restaurant made up of a thousand bottles (although the shed did look a little cute!).
Such a shame the little Cafe Verde is no longer there for the hand drawn credential stamp! 😪 As Barbara said, you now have a real rarity from your last pilgrimage. 😊
Happy walking both! Watch out Santiago, here they come! 😊 Sue C x
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Now for Day 40! 😄
Big congratulations to you both! What a fantastic achievement with very few rest days!
I agree with Val, really going to miss my fix of Camino blog! 😪
Well done Pilgrims! Now to rest and acclimatise to “normal” everyday living and crowds! 😊
Happy rest day! 😊 Sue C xx
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Thanks Sue, it’s been lovely hearing from you everyday and don’t forget you are top of the list for the next Camino experience 😁 xx
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Loved your blog and so thought you might like a bit of feedback each day but I did get carried away sometimes! 😂
As I have a dodgy knee (I think it came out in sympathy in the last couple of weeks! 😂) Not sure if a Camino is possible – the brain is willing but not the body! 😂😂 xx
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Absolutely wonderful. I have enjoyed all your Blogs Derek. So proud of “our” Bard. Very very well done both of you
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Thanks Val, Barbara has been amazing, just took it all in her stride 🙂
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Derek!!!! Congrats little monster! Amazing again a big Camino on your back! We are happy to see you and Barbara from San Petesburg ! Still rolling my griend, because we will meet very soon in one Camino again! Proudly for both! Peter.
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Thanks very much Pedro /Peter. I’m sure we will meet again on a future Camino and I’m looking forward to that day 😎☀️
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Well done Derek and Barbara, it’s been a hard walk alright and top marks for perseverance, stamina and putting up with all sorts of discomfort along the way ( with the highlights if course, ). Congrats and enjoy Santiago. Gerald
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Thanks very much Gerald. I hope all goes well tomorrow and you have a fantastic birthday !! 🙂
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Well done Derek and Barbara. What an achievement and adventure. Have really enjoyed Reading your blog each day . The photos have been lovely. I am sure you will be glad to rest your tired feet. Enjoy your rest now
Irene
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Thanks Irene, glad to hear you enjoyed the blog. The feet will definitely appreciate the rest 😁
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congratulations to you both what an adventure and achievment.It was lovely to see you both smiling after such a long walk.Enjoy Santiago you have both earned it.
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Thanks very much Barbara 🙂
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Just before we all disappear from this blog, don’t forget Derek’s initial Home page where it mentions his Justgiving page. Such a worthy charity.
DEREK WROTE: Same as last year I’ve setup a JustGiving page, https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/derek-truby1 , not because it’s a sponsored walk but if you should by any chance get a little enjoyment out of the blog and want to give a little in return then this gives you the opportunity. I’ve chosen an Alzheimer’s charity this year as it seems to becoming so much more prevalent in our lives. Thanks to your generous donations last year we managed to raise over £340 for a local hospice so thank you to everyone.
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