04/16/2025
La Catedral de Santiago de Compostela. The single most beautiful building I’ve ver laid eyes on. A year ago, I can across a video on my YouTube about walking the Camino de Santiago and it started this obsession with seeing this cathedral. But not just coming to Santiago, but walking the 115 km’s from Sarria to the steps of this building. And I fu***ng did it. A year of planning brought me to Sarria, and what followed was eight days of blood, sweat, and tears. Blistered feet, sore knees, and calves that still haven’t healed. And when I rounded that corner, and heard that bag pipe playing, I knew I was about to be overcome with a joy that I had dreamt of for months and months. Nothing will ever compare to seeing this building for the first time. My life is forever changed and I’m a much better human being because of this pilgrimage. I learned to let go of the many things from my past, including the woman who pretty much was the reason behind this journey. I got to grieve the loss of my cousin, and my friends, from this last year. I got to push myself mentally and physically harder than I ever have. And I got to meet some amazing people that I know I’ll talk to the rest of my life. If you’ve ever thought about making this pilgrimage, do it. Don’t think twice. It’s worth every single step. And you’ll be a different person when you’re done. Buen Camino, y’all!