Day 15 back to the Netherlands

We got to talk to some friends from the states and my daughter Lindsay in the Netherlands last night on a zoom call. It was so nice catching up with everyone.

Today we have flight back to the Netherlands. I hope everything runs smoothly. We already know the train ride from Amsterdam to Goes is going to be complicated changing trains in Rotterdam than a bus from Rozendaal to Goes and another bus to Terneuzen.

We woke to a foggy morning here in Porto. Our taxi driver was at the wrong location but still got us to the airport on time. We had 20 minutes until check in so we had time for a coffee and a croissant. And of course our plane was late so we had more time. I made Noël stand in the long line to check our luggage. It was ridiculously slow. Made our train. Now…

We wear masks after coming back from Scotland last year with COVID. No risks.

More reflections: there’s a strange feeling ending vacation/camino. I can remember taking vacations and feeling like I needed another week to recover. I don’t feel that way with Caminos. I feel energized and want to get out and walk and explore.

Another strange feeling is saying goodbyes. Our friend Ronni from Germany perhaps said this best. With his permission I share this quote:

Good morning to all of you,
while I’m waiting for my flight at the airport, so many memories run through my mind. I would like to say THANK YOU to all of you!
Thank you for allowing me, to be part of this great camino family. Thank you for the great tips. Thank you for the good conversations. Thank you for laughing together and the kind hugs! I know, this camino will change things in my life, you all contributed to it. I hope we will stay in touch here. Stay safe and healthy and come home safely. Ronni, the ” typical german guy…”