Greetings

[Russ Irwin]

Michael,

>Ultreya, my fellow peregrinos...
>
>My name is Michael Barham
>and after almost a year's
>sabatical
>from the gocamino list,
>I join once again,
>no longer in without the Compostella!

Welcome back! And let me apologize for not getting back to you earlier in email. I also remember so
well that first day with you, Priska and Andre. Ironically, Priska was not only one of the very
first people I met on the Camino, she was the last one I said goodbye to when I sadly had to call it
in at Belorado.

Russ

>
>Currently, I live in Durham, North Carolina where
>I attend Duke University.  I don't like basketball,
>so if it ok if you have something to say about Chapel
>Hill.
>
>Am getting my masters in divinity at Duke, and plan to be
>ordained in the Episcopal Church.
>
>On May 11th, 2001
>I set out from St. Jean, having just met,
>in Chaucerian style,
>Priska, Russ and Andre,
>though we only saw each other for
>a couple of days.
>
>On the 17th of June, the festival of Corpus Cristi,
>I arrived with great fanfare at Santiago.
>
>My pilgrimage continues, though I am back
>in the city from which
>I began.
>
>I remember so clearly that first
>day walking, and
>have lots of other memories.
>
>Now I am back to listen in on the discussions,
>with new perspectives . . .
>
>perhaps some I will share, though I know I will listen
>with delight as many of you share stories, confess
>anxieties, seek informationg and give advice.
>
>Why did I walk?  Don't get me started -- I am still
>telling that story
>and have been back
>in the states
>since September 26th.
>
>Peace ~
>
>michael b
>