Respite in Portugal
October 30, 2011
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From the blog that became the book Ordinary Magic — a mother’s cancer journey, a pilgrimage, and a son’s witness to it all. Continue reading
From the blog that became the book Ordinary Magic — a mother’s cancer journey, a pilgrimage, and a son’s witness to it all. Continue reading
Heading home. The boots are wrecked, the pack is lighter, and something fundamental has shifted. The Camino doesn’t let you go unchanged. Continue reading
Back home from the Camino, still fighting. The pilgrimage is over but the journey through illness continues. Continue reading
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Back home from the Camino, still fighting. The pilgrimage is over but the journey through illness continues. Continue reading
Back home from the Camino, still fighting. The pilgrimage is over but the journey through illness continues. Continue reading
Two days to go before the Camino begins. The anticipation is almost unbearable — and so is the fear that she won’t be ready. Continue reading
Cheers and kindness from strangers on the road. The Camino is famous for this: the generosity of people going the same way. Continue reading
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