Way 'A Orixe'. An experience that leaves a mark

One hundred and ten people signed up with tremendous enthusiasm to undertake the A ORIXE journey to Santiago de Compostela. 96 young people between 15 and 18 years old and 14 adult companions; with diverse motivations, promises, aspirations, dreams and desire to reach the destination and embrace the apostle and everything he represents: he takes us to the true goal, the encounter with the risen Christ.

On July 4th we started walking. The best thing about the beginning is a confirmation: we are not alone. Members of the association of friends of the way A ORIXE accompany us, we tell you along the way about their knowledge of the place, the stories to learn, the places to rest, relax or sleep.

We have proper names, Saturio, Marian, Moncho and the priest, D. Manuel, who have provided us with: transport, food, help with unforeseen events, wise advice, before, during and after the stages, cultural recommendations, help to know where to see and enjoy the football matches of the winners of the Eurocup, good conversations and a feeling of being a team from start to finish! And this good company makes us feel that in the company of MARIA we are more, so we give thanks and we give you thanks. Together we begin and together we finish. Each day began with a prayer that gave us the strength to reach our destination with a new reason to be thankful for life. For six days we celebrated various Eucharists, we looked for moments to talk and dialogue, we enjoyed special moments to contemplate and adore Him.

And we arrived on July 9 with a path that leaves a mark on us and gives us a new perspective to continue with a new impetus on the path of life. An experience that we recommend to anyone who wants to live the Camino de Santiago away from crowds, with wonderful landscapes, and very well signposted. A path that for the company of Mary has the good taste that the friends of the path leave us. A ORIXE, a hug and a good journey!

Signed. Compañía de María