Three Days In

 

 

Dear Friends,

 

Arrived safely in Lisbon and after a few hassles got our car and headed north to Fatima. I´m posting pictures on Facebook. Fatima was nice. We got there and there were very few people. Often there are thousands. Left there and drove into Spain. We got to Tui about 1:00 a.m. Very tired.....

 

The Camino began for us in the morning. The first thing we did after breakfast was head to the cathedral to get our camino passports stamped. All along the way you get it stamped to prove you walked. You must walk 100 km to get a certificate. I´m hoping to do 112. Believe me, that´s enough!

 

So, after three days walking, and having a lot of time to pray and think. Here are a few life lessons on the Camino:

 

1. Some times the road less traveled is that way for a reason. It can be the wrong way. The beaten path is some times the best path. Don´t ask how I know this.

 

2. You don't need nearly as much as you think you need. Travel light.

 

3. Our own fears can be amplified when we walk alone. So remember G-d is with us.

 

4. Walking is good for you, but after a while your feet, legs, and shoulders hurt. Life lesson? Everyone you meet is in some pain.

 

5. Anything you try to do of 'spiritual' signifcance will be harder than you think.

 

6. Stop and smell the roses, but don´t stop for too long. If you do you´ll never get anywhere.

 

7. And finally,  remember the life lessons you learned while walking the Camino.

 

More to come! Buen Caminos!

 

Praying for you at Zion.

 

Pastor Riesen