You likely will not recall, but my wife and I began following you when you were walking the Camino....in part because I have walked the Camino... in 2019...so pretty recently...and I do not need to attempt to explain that experience as there is no reasonable way to impart that experience in writing, but there is also no need to attempt it to someone who has experienced it. There are other experiences in life that I believe to be the same... the only one that comes to mind at the moment is divorce... I would guess child birth to be another. Somewhat similar to the Camino is another in my opinion...climbing Mt Fuji...which I had the pleasure of doing in 1970. Also creating our own timeline and all else; we were two submarine sailors on a holiday from Yokosuka where there was a US Navy submarine base. I may have related this story to you when you were on the Camino... there was someone I heard during or just after the Mt. Fuji climb that said there is a saying that translates to something like 'until you climb Mt. Fuji you are ignorant... if you climb it more than one time, you are an idiot'.... as I was nearing the end of the Camino, I met up with a very nice lady who was what I took to calling 'a Camino junkie'... meaning that she had been there before and was now on her second or third trip... the Mt. Fuji comment came into focus for me...and it seemed appropriate to apply it to the Camino also.
I surely do enjoy reading and seeing pix from your travels as well as stories/wisdom regarding finances... enjoy life daily and keep u the stories!
Love your casual and lighthearted style of writing, whether personal accounts or op-ed... I wanna be like you when I grow up! Btw I'm 61, and have quite a few solo adventures of my own 😁 will share one or two episodes shortly 😎
I was in northern Spain in the Basque region while they walked the Camino de Santiago. I went on my own to Porto in Portugal and to see the Alhambra in Grenada. Except for a select few favorite travel companions, traveling solo is the only way to go!!!! Fully endorse!!!!
I thoroughly enjoyed this travelogue as much as your posts about travels across Spain. As an only child I so related to the meal story as I have eaten many meals alone. You are an adorable Grandmother.
I love traveling on my own. People ask me how can I travel just by myself and I tell them I've never been somewhere where there were no other people. I have met so many interesting people in other countries by being by myself that I wouldn't have it any other way. It's all about serendipity and going where your senses take you. Loved this story, totally relate to it.
an old oil painter friend told me years ago to always take your glasses off to look at paintings. his concept was "the old timers had bad eyes (like us) but before glasses were invented - or got cheap - they truly saw what they saw. i was stunned when i looked at a fuzzy painting that was in focus without glasses. .....just like my eyes!
I want to travel with you someday! I loved reading this essay, Jane, as it made me feel like I was right there by your side, eating Ramen, and watching waterfalls. I love your adventurous spirit. PS, your grandchildren are gorgeous.!
Do you ever write something that I don't stop whatever I'm doing to enjoy the journey?
This is exactly why we love Jane Wells. Go!
You likely will not recall, but my wife and I began following you when you were walking the Camino....in part because I have walked the Camino... in 2019...so pretty recently...and I do not need to attempt to explain that experience as there is no reasonable way to impart that experience in writing, but there is also no need to attempt it to someone who has experienced it. There are other experiences in life that I believe to be the same... the only one that comes to mind at the moment is divorce... I would guess child birth to be another. Somewhat similar to the Camino is another in my opinion...climbing Mt Fuji...which I had the pleasure of doing in 1970. Also creating our own timeline and all else; we were two submarine sailors on a holiday from Yokosuka where there was a US Navy submarine base. I may have related this story to you when you were on the Camino... there was someone I heard during or just after the Mt. Fuji climb that said there is a saying that translates to something like 'until you climb Mt. Fuji you are ignorant... if you climb it more than one time, you are an idiot'.... as I was nearing the end of the Camino, I met up with a very nice lady who was what I took to calling 'a Camino junkie'... meaning that she had been there before and was now on her second or third trip... the Mt. Fuji comment came into focus for me...and it seemed appropriate to apply it to the Camino also.
I surely do enjoy reading and seeing pix from your travels as well as stories/wisdom regarding finances... enjoy life daily and keep u the stories!
Great article! Loved the descriptions and pictures,
Absolutely nothing better than traveling alone, at your own pace. I love finding new adventures.
Another great article! I always enjoy reading them.
Love your casual and lighthearted style of writing, whether personal accounts or op-ed... I wanna be like you when I grow up! Btw I'm 61, and have quite a few solo adventures of my own 😁 will share one or two episodes shortly 😎
I was in northern Spain in the Basque region while they walked the Camino de Santiago. I went on my own to Porto in Portugal and to see the Alhambra in Grenada. Except for a select few favorite travel companions, traveling solo is the only way to go!!!! Fully endorse!!!!
I thoroughly enjoyed this travelogue as much as your posts about travels across Spain. As an only child I so related to the meal story as I have eaten many meals alone. You are an adorable Grandmother.
I love traveling on my own. People ask me how can I travel just by myself and I tell them I've never been somewhere where there were no other people. I have met so many interesting people in other countries by being by myself that I wouldn't have it any other way. It's all about serendipity and going where your senses take you. Loved this story, totally relate to it.
an old oil painter friend told me years ago to always take your glasses off to look at paintings. his concept was "the old timers had bad eyes (like us) but before glasses were invented - or got cheap - they truly saw what they saw. i was stunned when i looked at a fuzzy painting that was in focus without glasses. .....just like my eyes!
What a fabulous day!
Sometime go to Nara, another
Must.
You are also quite a good photographer, Jane. (and your grandkids are cute!)
I want to travel with you someday! I loved reading this essay, Jane, as it made me feel like I was right there by your side, eating Ramen, and watching waterfalls. I love your adventurous spirit. PS, your grandchildren are gorgeous.!
Lovely travel share- thanks! :-)
A great change-of-pace article, Jane!