I am writing this from a cubicle. How depressing.

I have been putting off the wrap-up entry for some time. It's not that I hate writing. I just really don't want to admit it's over.
Since the beginning of our trip, I have been telling Becky that the hardest part of the Camino is maintaining the lifestyle and the "living-in-the-present" state of mind. We even came up with a catchphrase: Maintain the Spain.
I am extremely happy to report that we are doing just that! Becky and I have signed up to play on a soccer team together (What's more Spanish than that?) and have taken steps to keep on rolling with the Mediterrannean diet! :) It's lovely. I've even learned how to make Tortilla de Patata (google it.)
The state of mind is a harder thing to maintain, if not, impossible. When I was walking the Camino, I felt so at peace and so happy with myself. Now that I am back to "real life", I feel self-concious and slightly depressed. Just being honest.
All in all, I hope to someday combine my home life with that state of mind. To be honest, I think it has a lot to do with ridding your life of materialism. We'll see.

Hopefully, this isn't the end of my escapades.
-J

PS: Thank you to everyone who paid attention to our journey and gave us supportive feedback. It was very nice to hear from you when we were abroad. We missed you so much.
PPS: I am wearing my Camino shoes right now. :) Heeheehee.

7 Weeks Later

Now, I don't know how many of our loyal readers will still be checking this blog, since Jess and I have both returned safely from Spain, but I thought I would post an update just in case anyone still cares. It has been a little over 7 weeks since I returned to "real life" and I must say, much of the Camino has stayed with me in day to day life. At least once a day, I have Camino flashbacks, when this happens I force myself to remember the scenario or place that flashes through my brain. It always puts a smile on my face to remember some of the highlights of the adventure. The seashell from my backpack is proudly displayed in my bedroom, and I am way more proud of my Compostela, than of any of my diplomas! I made a lot of promises to myself while walking the Camino, but the main one is to never forget the experience. I'm terrified that one day it will fade to the back of my mind and I have pledged to keep it as fresh in my memory as possible!
For anyone who was curious whether or not Jess and I would still be friends after spending those 6 weeks together ( I know some of you had bets going!), you can rest assured we are better buddies than when we started. In fact I need to give another great big thanks to my travel/walking buddy for being so great the whole time! I definitely couldn't have done it without you Yessi!
We'll keep you all posted with details as to where the next adventure will take us! Any suggestions?