If you are looking for a place to getaway and relax...

Then, I have found it on my last day in Europe.  In France, right across the border from Spain. Still very much part of Basque Country.  

St Jean de Luz. 

What a gem!  There is no museum to go to here.  All you can do is relax by the sea.  Feast on the fine cuisine. Soak in the sun's rays. 

And go to a Jai Alai match.  This sport is very popular in Basques country.  Tonight will be my first time at a professional match. 

Major takeaways (6)

A few stand out.  Fifth...

Finally, I became convinced that...

      Luck doesn't just happen. Your enthusiasm and love in your approach to life helps others, and that allows "miracles" to happen. 

Major takeaways (5)

A few stand out.  Fourth... 

And I figured out that...

      Enthusiasm is a critical component of being able to totally love and to give to others. 

Major takeaways (4)

A few stand out.  Third...

In the process I learned...

     You are most happy when you are giving to others, loving others and loving what you are doing. 

      Love can be expressed in different ways.  It can be between two people.  It can be between friends. It can be the way you approach daily life.  It can be transformative. 

Major takeaways (3)

A few stand out.  Second...

In addition I found that my constant continuous feeling every day was one of thinking of others, how can I be helpful, accepting each person as they are.  In short, good, positive thoughts. I learned...

     The simpler your daily life is the easier it is to give to and to love others. 

What are some of the major takeaways for me (1)

In two days I will be heading back to the States.  The El Camino and days following have had quite an impact. 

As I reflect on the pilgrimage a few thoughts come to the surface. 

In the next few blogs I will share them with you.  Your thoughts and comments are most welcome. 

What are some of the major takeaways for me (2)

A few stand out.  First...

Doing the El Camino de Santiago forces you to have a very simple daily life. I learned...

    That the extraordinary is always found in the ordinary.

    The simpler your daily life is the more opportunity for the extraordinary to occur.