About Her: Anna is 60 years old and a total badass. She walked 2,432 kilometers to get to Santiago de Compostela. That’s 1,511.1 miles. She started in Holland and it only took about four months. Oh, and she didn’t get any blisters.
I asked why she did the Camino, and her answer was refreshingly simple. She said that spent her whole life being a working mother, and for once she wanted to just be Anna. Not a wife. Not a mom. Not anyone else. Just Anna.
How We Met: Anna was having breakfast in a plaza in Santiago and had two empty seats at her table. I think of empty seats as an invitation, so I sat down and joined her. Also she gave me some pretty sound advice. She said, “When I was 21, I was married. Don’t do it. Then you won’t have to walk for four months when you’re 60.”
Coolest Experience: Anna’s coolest experience during Camino was simple. One of the albergues at which she stayed at was owned by a woman who had a daughter with Down’s Syndrome. Anna was amazed at how patient, loving and kind this woman was, since she was able to run a business and simultaneously give her full attention to her daughter.
Life Dream: Anna’s big dream is to return to her husband and family, and live life a little differently after finding herself on her long walk. She said it best, “If I like something, I’ll do it.”
She looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing your conversation. I love your blog.
Thank you Laurie! Really appreciate the love!
I actually just started a Camino blog at Thecaminoprovides.com and would like to feature your blog in my favorite Camino blogs list. 🙂
Lovely thank you! I look forward to checking out your blog 🙂
I’m another 60+ y.o. who did a “short” camino last May. Hanging out with these seniors were so much fun. Honest conversations, no pretensions. Buen camino! (I’m posting your blog on my page 😄)