Santiago de Compostela, Spain
October 10, 2022
Dear Family & Friends:
Finisterre to Muxia, October 9, 2022 (19.1 miles)
My final day on the Camino de Santiago was a 19.1 mile walk from Finisterre to Muxia. The walk began with an uphill climb over rolling, forested hills and then the Camino dropped back down to the ocean as I entered the quaint, seaside fishing village of Muxia. About a mile out of Muxia, I passed a beautiful beach cove which was quiet, serene peaceful and deserted. I walked down to the cove and spread more of Danny’s ashes in the ocean. I filmed this sacred moment with my drone.
I am still processing the fact that my long journey is over. Over a period of 44 days, I walked over 560 miles. Today, I took a bus back to Santiago de Compostela where I will spend the night. I had dinner with a dear friend, John Berchild, who walked the Camino from Sarria to Santiago. Early tomorrow morning, I fly from Santiago to Madrid where I will rejoin my daughter, Amy, and my granddaughter, Elle. We all fly home on October 15.
Thanks to all of you who followed my trip and offered comfort, support, inspiration and prayers on my behalf. This meant so much to me. I plan to post a final trip report after I return home. As usual, I will prepare a video documenting the adventure and I will post the video on my website. I have a lot to work with since I took 936 photos and filmed 296 videos. This number will be significantly higher when I add the photos and videos taken by Papa’s Pilgrims.
God Bless all of you.
“I give all the glory to God. It’s kind of a win-win situation. The glory goes up to Him, and the blessings fall down on me.” Gabby Douglas, American gymnast.
Danny’s Cove
Muxia
Certificate of Completion from Muxia
Zamburina (Scallops) for lunch
Dinner with John Berchild in Santiago de Compostela
Congratulations, Bill! Have enjoyed every post and photos from your extraordinary journey and I look forward to hearing more about it at our November Banquet in Long Beach! Take care and enjoy every day, wherever you are.
I have enjoyed every minute of your Camino adventure. Thank you for including us all.
Congrats on completion of another epic adventure, Bill.
Greetings from Lukla, Nepal. Am taking a rest day here before launching for Mera Peak on Thursday.
Had some views from GokyoRi a few days ago. Not sure if Burke Khang was visible.
All best. K:-)
Congratulations, Bill. Beyond amazing.
Best,
Steve
What an inspiration!
Thank you for documenting your journeys.
What a blessing that your pilgrims joined you on such a special trip.
God Bless!
The Haly Family
Dear Bill, You continue to be blessed to be a blessing. Another peak personal experience for you. So grateful for your safe journey/pilgrimage. Amen!
Warm congratulations, Bill. A truly amazing journey physically and spiritually as well. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and beautiful photos. I am sure you’re really looking forward to being back with family. So many great stories to tell, no doubt. Hope to see you and Lisa again on the Southern California Camino!
Bill
I can’t wait for the final report. It will be fun to hear your conclusions after processing such a great journey.
(Sharon he may want to downsize everything and have you both live out of backpacks!)
What an amazing and inspiring trip for you, your family and all of us!!! God bless you!
Bill, Congratulations on your wonderful pilgrimage. Your stories, photos and videos have been informative and inspiring. Truly, God has been good to you. But you have risen to the occasion.
Best regards, Reade Ryan
Super job as usual and what a wonderful journey and partially with family. Can’t wait till your next adventure.
Amen Bill. God picked the right man to travel this road bringing along not only your family pilgrims but also the rest of us. Gabby, the one whose words you shared are best and I echo them here. Thank you for all you gave us through your many talents.
What a great accomplishment and what a wonderful witness.
Congratulations Bill!! Once again thank you for taking us on your journey.
Bruce and Melissa Eckhoff
Congratulations and thank you for sharing your amazing adventure with me. I look forward to your final trip report.
Quite fantastic to see the least.
Well done
Dear Bill,
Like the other followers of your posts, I thoroughly enjoyed following along on the trek on the Camino and greatly enjoyed the final picture of you with John Berchild. John looks like he is about to burst out with his infectious laughter — like always! Thanks much for sharing.
Hi Mr. Burke,
Congratulations to you and your beautiful family for your physical perservance and spiritual strength to complete the Camino … your beloved Danny was clearly with you, as well !
Much continued vibrant health to you all!
Pamela Gardner
(S&S paralegal:)
Well done Bill. Looking forward to seeing your 560 mile adventure again from my armchair, with ottoman. My feet and I admire your accomplishment.
Hope to see you soon
Bill, I have followed closely your powerful journey. Congratulations on this enduring feat. Ed
Congratulations on such an accomplishment. You continue to inspire me not only with your adventures, but also with your humble faith. Thank you for sharing the journey with us. Blessings to you from Kansas.
Thank you! I’ve enjoyed this more than I can say!
What a fantastic trip you took all of us on sights we never will see in person but enjoyed thru your pictures and emails you all have posted Congratulations to all of you for your adventure such wonderful memories you all have made
Well done; very impressive and thanks for sharing.
Those scallops look so delicious!
Well done and well said! Your daily postings have been fabulous! Looking forward to your summary video.
Travel blessings,
Rick
Congratulations on another amazing journey. You are truly an inspiration to all of us. Looking forward to you next adventure.
Congratulations on completing another magnificent journey! I am so happy that Papa’s Pilgrims were able to join you for part of the adventure. What wonderful memories you created!
God bless you all and safe travels home!
Well done! So much scenery of a place I will never get to. But you did it and made friends along the way. Plus got family involved. What is next?
I am considering several options Jim and haven’t yet made a decision.
Thank you, Bill, for taking me along on your wonderful adventure these past weeks. I’ve learned a lot from your great descriptions of everything you did and saw. Each day I hoped there would be another installment to follow and to think about.
I hope there will be another trip I can take with you.
Nancy Wadhams
Thank you, Bill, for taking me along on your wonderful adventure these past weeks. I’ve learned a lot from your great descriptions of everything you did and saw. Each day I hoped there would be another installment to follow and to think about.
I hope there will be another trip I can take with you.