August 22, 2022
Costa Mesa, Ca.
Dear Family & Friends:
Tomorrow morning, I depart for Spain to begin my journey on the Camino de Santiago.
I am super excited to report that my three daughters (Lisa, Lori & Amy) and one of my granddaughters (Elle) will be joining me for part of this Spiritual Pilgrimage. I will begin my walk in St-Jean-Pied-de-Port in France, proceed across northern Spain to Santiago de Compostela and continue to the lighthouse at the “end of the world” in the Atlantic Coast seaside town of Finisterre. The total distance is over 600 miles. On September 21, Lisa, Lori, Amy & Elle (Amy’s daughter) will join me in Astorga, Spain, which is 162 miles from Santiago de Compostela. Lisa and Lori will return home from Santiago de Compostela; and Amy and Elle will walk with me to the end of the world.
We are all in big-time training for this adventure. We have had several planning meetings at Lisa’s house. The first was a dinner meeting with dear friends, Sharon Macdonald and Craig Fisher, who have completed part of the Camino de Santiago. They gave us good advice over a wonderful Paella Spanish dinner prepared by Lisa. Last weekend, Lisa and I attended a Walk and Shell Ceremony sponsored by the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Pilgrims on the Camino. Yesterday, we all met at Lisa’s house to go over the gear list and try to sort out the Spanish entry requirements.
As noted in my last post, I will be blogging the trip on my website. I will also post photos and videos on Facebook, assuming I can remember the Facebook lesson given to me by Lisa. Here is the link to my eight summits Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063341522316
My next post will be from St-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
Dinner with Sharon & Craig
The Walk
The Shell Ceremony
Gear meeting (Elle was working)
Papa’s Pilgrims
BUEN CAMINO!!
Safe travels!
Good luck. Looking forward to your posts and pictures.
Safe travels and enjoy the time with your family.
A life-changing journey. Blessings and Buen Camino my friends.
Rick
What a special trip with your daughters and granddaughter! Safe travels!!!!
What an amazing family you all have! I am excited to read about your journey and see the photos. A truly once in a lifetime trip for your girls. God’s blessings to each of you.
Looking forward to following this exciting journey w you! God speed!
buena suerte y via con dios!
Great photo of you and your progeny, Bill!
Have a grand Camino adventure.
I’ll think of you as I trek Gokyo Ri, near your namesake, Burke Khang, next month.
Fond regards,
k;-)
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Güte Reise Bill to you and your family.
We are so excited for you all as you set out on the adventure that is the Camino.
Bon Voyage and Vaya con Dios.
Bill and Burke family you’re awesome. Looking forward to following all of you.
Much love to all
Good luck and may God be with you on your trip. I’m going to be taking copious notes as this is on my list of things to do.
Happy Trails young man…can’t wait to the swinging of bell at the end with the white shell. Poley poley at the beginning and a wonderful family hike together!
Have a great time! Looking forward to following along.
Praying for a safe trip for all what an adventure you are all doing together what fantastic memories being made ❤️🙏
Safe travels Mr B!! Looking forward to your updates!! 🙏
Safe travels Bill. One of my friends just completed the trek. He had a great time and accommodation were great. Looking forward to your post and videos, Pat Hoag
Bill, It is Alana here, one of your many Canadian admirers and followers here. I have not been in contact on your site for a while. Lots of unfortunate medical issues surfaced within my immediate family in the past 18 months to deal with.
I am so excited for you and your girls. I am hoping to plan something similar for 2023 if not 2024 (my own 70th year). I am looking forward to your post and will be taking notes. I have had 3 friends do the trek and I will talk with them later this year about similarities, for planning purposes. Safe travels.
I love reading your blog every time you go on these wonderful trips
Best wishes to all of you on your journey! Very inspiring!
Have an amazing time with your beautiful family Bill and stay safe!🙏🏻😇🙏🏻✈️
How terrific. The spirit of adventure runs deep in your family.
Would love to host u in new house upon your return if u can spare some days in nyc. You are the only guy I’ll open Facebook for!
Best of luck, enjoy your spiritual journey
Off to a wonderful new adventure ~~ and so happy that your family can join you for part of the trip.
Will look forward to following along with you!
Safe travels and God bless ~~~
What a wonder new adventure for you ~~and happy that your family will be joining you.
Looking forward to following along!
Safe travels ~~ God bless.
Safe travels Bill
A safe trip to all. Looking forward to reading about your adventure
Vaya con dios!
Don’t want to annoy you with another comment when you don’t even have the time for it but looking forward to hearing and seeing all about this at the HPS awards banquet ! 😍💙😊🙏