What a joyful post. Sounds like you had yourself quite a journey. I'm sorry about the unrequited love, I know how that can hurt, but you shine, guy. You made the most of the situation and learned some things that some of us never learn. Good on you for taking better care of yourself. Sounds like you have life by both hands. Thanks for posting this. I'll never get as close to el Camino as you did. This was a wonderful adventure. Love, C.

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HAND, Cher O.

My father says almost the whole world is asleep.
Everyone you know, everyone you see, everyone you talk to.
He says that only a few people are awake and
they live in a state of constant total amazement.
...Joe vs. The Volcano