Back home again!

I was so disappointed not to finish the walk but it became impossible. I underplayed the extent of my back problem as I was so keen to get to Santiago. The journey home was very painful and I was glad when I landed in Birmingham. After a visit to the physio yesterday and some acupuncture I realise that I'm lucky not to have been left with permanent damage and have to have complete rest for a while. Despite all of this in many ways it was a fanastic experience. The opportunity to walk and talk with such a variety of people from all over the world was great and I felt supported along the whole route. Some parts of the walk were very beautiful with a huge variety of wild flowers and birds [I heard a lot of cuckoos!] and wonderful vistas. I really would like to do the second half of the walk next year, and perhaps Martin will come with me! I would think more carefully about where I stayed at night next time. Thankyou for all the text messages and calls they helped to lift my spirits!