“Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life — and travel — leaves marks on you. Most of the time, those marks — on your body or on your heart — are beautiful. Often though, they hurt.” – Anthony Bourdain

Today is the day. Today I will go to work, probably be stressing all day about my flight later this evening but will do so with a big smile on the inside knowing that I am headed back to the Camino. Months of preparation, saving money, travel planning and training have brought me to this point. I am ready to start walking. As with my last Camino, I’m a bit nervous but even more I’m excited about the adventure that awaits me and my fellow pilgrims.