Dear friends of mine, and friends of Toni:
As I write this, Sam and I are safely back in Brooklyn and Buffalo, my right foot in a bucket of ice water.
I am deeply grateful to you for being with Sam and me on our journey. I have felt your presence. I have read and cried over your wonderful comments, even as I have not had energy or time to respond. This writing has been as necessary and as satisfying for me as the walking itself. I don’t understand my journey until I am able to share it in words or images, and for me that comes only slowly.
I’ve made a few observations I’ve not had time to blog about. And I’m not ready to process what should be the final post on Fisterra. So, asking your indulgence, I’ll make one or two more posts gleaning from the past six weeks before I wrap this up.
My Camino with Toni 
I look forward to reading your “final” posts. I have truly enjoyed reading of your journey, although I have not actively participated in commenting. I appreciate anyone who goes on a journey of discovery and renewal. Very admirable and worthwhile! Perhaps you can arrange for those of us in this area to get together in person and share more of what you learned and from what we may have learned from reading your blogs.
Mary
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I had never heard of the Camino prior to your journey, so have thoroughly enjoyed living vicariously through several centuries seen through your eyes, emotional responses, words and photos. Thanks for making us feel so much a part of your adventure on so many levels.
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Thank you, Chris. I am so glad to have shared your journey through your blogs. Staying with you still. So proud of you for doing this. Roz
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Take all the time you need. Being able to journey with you via this blog has been a gift. Thank you!!
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Chris, thank you for sharing this experience with us!
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Dear Chris,
Thank you for your incredible blog entries. Your grief journey has been jam packed with insights that have inspired me in many ways.
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Lon and I are delighted that you’re home. Your journey has been both fascinating and spiritually uplifting for us.
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Dear, dear Christopher,
Now That you are safely stateside and putting your beaten body – especially your feet – back in order, please plan for the inevitable let down of not being on the Camino. Be kind to yourself, and do the things that will feed your soul at home. We are with you still.
Much love to you and Sam,
Kate
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Dear Chris,
Welcome home and thank you for making all of us a part of your journey. I have so many questions to ask. You complained very little and really seemed to relish every aspect of your experience. Now, on to the next chapter.
Fondly,
Carole
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