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Death of American pilgrim in Castromaior today

Oh, there are just no words.
What a life, lived and lost, too soon. Much, much too soon.
Only the Good die Young
I now skip Castromaior. It is quicker and less hilly to stay on the road after Gonzar and stay Straight to the T in the road, cross over the highway, make a left and you rejoin other pilgrims as they make a right on there way to Ventas de Naron. When you get to T there are camino signs there.
But then you skip the Castro.
 
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This was my husband. So many thanks to all of my fellow pilgrims who stopped to help and to pray and to translate for me.
He was doing what he loved.
Thank you for the news article link.
My sincerest condolences for your family’s loss. Prayer for this trying times .
 
La Voz de Galicia has reported the death of a 65 year old pilgrim from the United States this afternoon near Castromaior. The likely cause appears to be a heart attack. The pilgrim was walking the Camino with his wife.

Here is another pilgrim in heaven, rest in peace. Miki Goldie
 
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This was my husband. So many thanks to all of my fellow pilgrims who stopped to help and to pray and to translate for me.
He was doing what he loved.
Thank you for the news article link.
My deepest condolances. May the sweet memories that you made together ease the pain a little.
 
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