OBSOLETE COVID THREAD My "CoronaCamino 2020"

[Kiernan]

Certainly a very strange Camino....but I enjoyed it while I could.

From the very first day, the virus seemed to be far away...but everyone talked about it sometimes

 

[Kiernan]

(I'll go on later, sorry. Still confined, I'm a dummie with the computer and need more time...)

 

[efdoucette]

(I'll go on later, sorry. Still confined, I'm a dummie with the computer and need more time...)

Yes, more please.

 

[Kiernan]

Hard downhill to get to Zubiri. Rainy and slippery. My legs begin to meet the pain

 

[Kiernan]

Next day. Rain, rain, rain, on my head. And pain, pain, pain, on my legs. Actually i had pain everywhere

 

[Kiernan]

My sister's birhtday. She passed away a couple of years ago. Time for good memories...and walk again

 

[Kiernan]

Coming out from Mañeru. Quick stop for some cheese and wine....and draw the calm cemetery

 

[naplesdon]

Bravo

 

[Kiernan]

Tough day.....No rain anymore, but the sun is begin to punish....I walk slowly because of the pain in my legs. Soooo tired...

 

[Levi]

Thank you so much. I love these! And I think (judging by the weather) I was walking around the same time. My Camino finished in Burgos last Friday and, like you, I enjoyed it while it lasted.

 

[Kiernan]

Today, as a therapy for my legs, moment to help another pilgrim uphill

 

[Kiernan]

A very special tree for me (Alto de San Anton, before Nájera). Each time I walked the Camino, no matter what, I spend some minutes seated under it. A kind of friend...

 

[Kiernan]

New mate on my Camino today: the wind. Or better, the hurricane. Before getting to Santo Domingo de la Calzada, even a gust made me fall to the ground. Lovely Camino!

 

[MarkyD]

Tough day.....No rain anymore, but the sun is begin to punish....I walk slowly because the pain in my legs. Soooo tired...
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Excellent cartoon drawings, capturing the heart and soul of your Camino with wonderful characters

 

[Kiernan]

Oh! this was funny. After maybe the most tiring day, trying to walk for hours against the hurricane, the rooster woke me up at 5:00 AM

 

[Kiernan]

First surprise on my Camino: I had about 41 days scheduled just because I could, and I wanted to walk slowly from Roncesvalles to Muxia. Time enough!!
I receipt a message from work.
- "Could you be back April first week??"
- Not at all (I thought)

And....this is me, trying to cath the first train, buying some time to arrive to Muxia
And, yes, it begun to snow. I already had my Meteo Poker so far: Cold, rain, wind, sun ...and snow

 

[Kiernan]

As I arrived early to Leon, I could spend some time having nice wine and tapas. A kind of "half-day rest"

 

[Kiernan]

Another surprise!! After 11 days sleeping on the bunk below, my first bunk up was......diferent

 

[Kiernan]

Uphill again. But a nice day, arriving to Astorga, in time for a toast for my niece in her "sweet sixteen"

 

[Kiernan]

 

[Kiernan]

And.....one of the great days: Cruz de Ferro!!
Of course I dropped there my stone



But the day, again, was hard with a kind of summer sun blasting like hell!

 

[Kiernan]

The news about the Virus are coming too fast, and I begin to improve my gear

 

[TaijiPilgrim]

You just made my day! I hope you make your beautiful - and humorous- illustrations into a book! Your style reminds me of Quentin Blake, who illustrated childrens books - in particular Roald Dahl's The BFG.

 

[Kiernan]

And, finally, after spend the night in Villafranca del Bierzo, I realized than "the thing" now is getting really serious.
Time to think and make a choice.
My Camino will always be there, but is time to haul down sails, and come back to my safe harbour . This meant to take a bus to Santiago, and a train to A Coruña (good friends living there, and a good shelter in case of confination), although the next day I was able to take a train home to Barcelona, and confine myself properly at home.
End of history
To be continued...??

 

[MaineSally]

Thoroughly enjoyed your artistic journal. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

I also thank you for sharing.

 

[pelerine]

To be continued...??

Yes, please!!! In due time I suppose! Happy quarantine!

 

[Phoenix]

:crowd clapping: bravo:

 

[nycwalking]

Love your cartoons.

 

[Bala]

Oh, this was wonderful! Thank you so much. Your illustration are lovely and your humor made me laugh out loud. (I wonder if that little snail ever made it to Santiago? ). Wishing you all the best.

 

[jalluisi]

Thank you for sharing. Great cartoons! Can't wait to do our Camino!

 

[Anniesantiago]

Wonderful!!!

 

[efdoucette]

You have a real talent, thanks sooo much for sharing

 

[Turga]

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[catheriam]

Had me laugh-gulp-snorting my coffee! The wheelchair chap's muttered remarks in French -- Zut alors!

Witthout taking a single element away from Kiernan's brilliant and hilarious posts, I think if Heath Robinson and Ronald Searle ever walked the Camino -- it would look rather like this!

 

[Marbe2]

B..R..A..V..O. You lifted all of our Spirits! You are very talented and I am very grateful for sharing your gift with us!

 

[Kiernan]

Thank you so much everybody.
I just wanted to share my diary....while we all wait to walk again!

 

[Former member 89606]

I loved this! Hope to see more of it when you can continue your Camino

 

[CWBuff]

dont even know what I can add to all the sentiments above!
This is...BEYOND WONDERFUL!
THANK YOU

 

[Sue127]

Absolutely brilliant. I love the humour in your pictures and the way you laugh at your own situations - I hope I can do the same when we are all, eventually, allowed to step out.

 

[Camino Bear]

Thank you for making me smile

 

[Pinker to]

So, so, so… Gratehul.
Unexpected piece of gem as a gift given to tackle these tricky times. Need to say I'm feeling torn between your sense of humor, so natural, and the vibe your drawings give off.
Thank you sooooo!

 

[gschmidl]

Incredible. Thank you.

 

[naplesdon]

you are genius with your art and humor, thank yo so much in this time of so much despair.

 

[C clearly]

Fabulous!

 

[Paladina]

These are really delightful. They deserve to be displayed in Santiago when pilgrimage resumes.

 

[LTfit]

Uphill again. But a nice day, arriving to Astorga, in time for a toast for my niece in her "sweet sixteen"
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Love your drawings! I would especially like this one as I am the new owner of the Albergue Villares de Órbigo . Timing is not great, signed the purchase agreement on Friday and Saturday we had to close down

 

[Kiernan]

Love your drawings! I would especially like this one as I am the new owner of the Albergue Villares de Órbigo . Timing is not great, signed the purchase agreement on Friday and Saturday we had to close down

Lee!!!! I slept there a couple of weeks ago!! Clue: having dinner with you and Chris, I talked about it was going to be my last Camino, and I was sure about that. (but you were right....I'll be back)
Sad to know about the closure of one of the best albergues in CF

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Love it, love it, love it!

 

[GettingThere]

@Kiernan thank you thank you thank you!!! Wonderful!!

 

[RemysMimi]

Awesome!!!!

 

[donalomahony]

Excellent, thank you

 

[Oregon's Mark]

What fun!!! Thanks.

 

[Ekelund]

Wonderful! Beautiful! Thank you for putting a big smile on my face. I love your story.

 

[Yoyo]

What a great diary! Thank you so much for sharing!

 

[chinacat]

@Kiernan

Wonderful!
Thank you

 

[Anik2001]

Loved it! Thank you so much for sharing!

 

[Blintintin]

qué maravilloso....your humour is subtle the characterization is completely endearing....
yes a daily cartoon strip is very easy to imagine ...perhaps about ....la vida cotidiana española . ...that would be wonderful tonic these days. this was a lovely lovely lovely way to end a really tough day...muchísimas gracias, it still leaves me with a lingering smile.

 

[Chris Taggart]

Thank you, a joyful moment, smiles in these moments of the unknown.

 

[Ellen Gotts]

Thank you, thank you , thank you. Made me laugh out loud and start a new day .

 

[Isobeljc]

Thank you so much

Lots of memories
A huge smile on my face

 

[Kathy F.]

This was amazing! You have so much talent. My Dad and my son can do this, the talent skipped a generation. I would LOVE to see the rest of your Camino. Do you do this professionally?

 

[Peligro]

I can't wait for the sequel! Bravo!!!

 

[Kanga]

The most delightful thread. Thank you so much @Kiernan

 

[Saint Mike II]

Hola @Kiernan Dear pilgrim. You have a rare talent and yes I agree with Kanga you have certainly brightened my day. Buen Camino

 

[LTfit]

Lee!!!! I slept there a couple of weeks ago!! Clue: having dinner with you and Chris, I talked about it was going to be my last Camino, and I was sure about that. (but you were right....I'll be back)
Sad to know about the closure of one of the best albergues in CF

How cool is that?!? Of course I remember you and the conversation ! Us Forum members are just everywhere! I guess that you will just have to start back up again in Villares de Orbigo

I would love to frame that picture and place it in the albergue. Pm me if there is any possibility of getting a copy of the drawing.

Ultreia @Kiernan glad you made it home. Stay safe and keep up the great work!

 

[katie@camino]

Love your drawings! I would especially like this one as I am the new owner of the Albergue Villares de Órbigo . Timing is not great, signed the purchase agreement on Friday and Saturday we had to close down

Oh!!! Congratulations! And commiserations! This reminds me of Rilke - beauty and terror being both sides of the same coin.
I will make sure I stay when I next pass through. Wishing you all the best in the coming months.

 

[pelerine]

This is perhaps not the right thread, but I do not see another one for this.

In the Guardian today: https://www.theguardian.com/film/fi...l&CMP=GTUK_email&utm_campaign=GuardianTodayUK

Looks weird, this link, but it works - I have just checked it. Keep laughing!

 

[AJGuillaume]

The news about the Virus are coming too fast, and I begin to improve my gear

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Absolutely fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing @Kiernan !

 

[p3nny]

So much fun. Thank you for this.

 

[shefollowsshells]

Certainly a very strange Camino....but I enjoyed it while I could.

From the very first day, the virus seemed to be far away...but everyone talked about it sometimes
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Thank you for sharing, a gift you have shared with us all!
A book is needed!!!!!!!

 

[David Tallan]

These were great!

 

[Cayou]

Kiernan: You're the BEST! Haven't laughed so much since 2015
when I read "I'm off Then" by Hape Kerkerling

 

[trecile]

When I saw the title of this thread I thought of the song My Sharona, and of course there is a parody called My Corona

 

[Former member 49149]

Certainly a very strange Camino....but I enjoyed it while I could.

From the very first day, the virus seemed to be far away...but everyone talked about it sometimes
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You certainly have a beautiful talent and thank you for sharing it. Michael Leunig had better watch his back... not in terms of content, his speciality is political comment if I am correct, but I think you might enjoy each other’s gifts.

 

[WildPlace]

Fabulous, I enjoyed your illustrations so much

 

[tlandry]

Thank you so much everybody.
I just wanted to share my diary....while we all wait to walk again!

Loved it, thanks

 

[Rebekah Scott]

Thanks for this wonderful series of artworks. And thanks for seeing the reality of your situation and taking yourself home in time.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

I loved your adorable drawings and the humor that you included in each one. I agree with other posters that a book is a great idea.
Thanks for sharing your talent and camino with all of us.

 

[Peadarmac]

Friends,

We are not in complete lockdown at present here in Ireland but we are anticipating the call very soon.

While walking the beach yesterday I came across this curious shell.

A tiny baby shell looks like it is growing anew from the old shell. Maybe it's a sign that whatever else may come the Camino will indeed renew itself ! For all our Familia español who look after us on our various Caminos I trust and pray all will be well.

ULTREIA !

Stay safe and well Comrades

 

[trecile]

Friends,

We are not in complete lockdown at present here in Ireland but we are anticipating the call very soon.

While walking the beach yesterday I came across this curious shell.

A tiny baby shell looks like it is growing anew from the old shell. Maybe it's a sign that whatever else may come the Camino will indeed renew itself ! For all our Familia español who look after us on our various Caminos I trust and pray all will be well.

ULTREIA !

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What a beautiful shell!

 

[Theatregal]

Looking at your beautiful art diary as the sun rises here at home where I'm in self-isolation after air travel. Such a wonderful way to begin my day. Thank you @Kiernan ☀

 

[Peadarmac]

Brilliant !!!! Many thanks for sharing

 

[SheSeeksTheWay]

Thank you! A bright spot on a dull and gray day!

Peace,
SSTW

 

[Naya]

The news about the Virus are coming too fast, and I begin to improve my gear

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Gracias for your most creative, entertaining and comedic account of your personal “Buen Camino”. Your illustrations give your travels a most special life.

 

[LesBrass]

WOW! What a gift you have! Thank you ❤

 

[Former member 62607]

Thank you so much everybody.
I just wanted to share my diary....while we all wait to walk again!

Yes please, an illustrated diary book would be a great gift for anyone who has walked the camino

 

[Amused212]

And, finally, after spend the night in Villafranca del Bierzo, I realized than "the thing" now is getting really serious.
Time to think and make a choice.
My Camino will always be there, but is time to haul down sails, and come back to my safe harbour . This meant to take a bus to Santiago, and a train to A Coruña (good friends living there, and a good shelter in case of confination), although the next day I was able to take a train home to Barcelona, and confine myself properly at home.
End of history
To be continued...??
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Wonderful. And so creative.

 

[movinmaggie]

Oh! this was funny. After maybe the most tiring day, trying to walk for hours against the hurricane, the rooster woke me up at 5:00 AM
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Wonderful comic relief during unsettling times...

 

[Myra13]

I really enjoyed your drawings. They are wonderful. And recognizable.
Thank you very much for sharing.

 

[Lost Pilgrims]

Certainly a very strange Camino....but I enjoyed it while I could.

From the very first day, the virus seemed to be far away...but everyone talked about it sometimes
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Certainly a very strange Camino....but I enjoyed it while I could.

From the very first day, the virus seemed to be far away...but everyone talked about it sometimes
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Kiernan,
I love your drawings.

 

[WalkingJane]

(I'll go on later, sorry. Still confined, I'm a dummie with the computer and need more time...)

Oh, yes, more please! Delightful drawing.

 

[Kiwi-family]

Estupendo!
Maybe the sequel could be “A Daily Look at @Kiernan in Lockdown”

(also.....what colours do I see? Potters Pink, raw Sienna, light turquoise...do you mix your own greens or use sap, hookers and???)

 

[Kiernan]

I need to come again, totally overwhelmed!, to say thank you.
I would like to answer everyone, but I'll just say how grateful I am for your coments, comparisons with authentic genious included (wow)

My family and friends use to encourage me to edit my drawings (just a hobby, although I did a couple of "little things" in the past). This time i'm thinking seriously about that, but the software needed to all this, is my biggest enemy...I'm doing my best, but I can't promise anything

Thank you all again

K.

 

[Kiernan]

Estupendo!
Maybe the sequel could be “A Daily Look at @Kiernan in Lockdown”

(also.....what colours do I see? Potters Pink, raw Sienna, light turquoise...do you mix your own greens or use sap, hookers and???)

I'm not very familiar with the technical color's names. Raw sienna for sure. The rest.......

 

[NancyLee]

Thank you for sharing your journey in such a creative, cheerful expression. I am very glad you are safe at home.
Nancy Lee (working front lines in Canada )

 

[Former member 49149]

NancyLee, thanks for all you are doing. You have added your name to my candle list. These two little girls have got the message, and are joining in lighting a candle each evening for a one minute silence in support.

EDIT: Moderators, please remove if this is too far from OP. I was just responding straight to NancyLee's statement of fact, her work on the frontlines.

 

[zenofmatthew]

Thanks for this. I heard your interview on the Camino podcast, and i'd planned to do the same, make lots of pictures. Instead, here we are in the brave new world.

 

[Rmarkob]

I need to come again, totally overwhelmed!, to say thank you.
I would like to answer everyone, but I'll just say how grateful I am for your coments, comparisons with authentic genious included (wow)

My family and friends use to encourage me to edit my drawings (just a hobby, although I did a couple of "little things" in the past). This time i'm thinking seriously about that, but the software needed to all this, is my biggest enemy...I'm doing my best, but I can't promise anything

Thank you all again

K.

I found this post and joined the forum after hearing you on The Camino Podcast. Thank You! I was supposed to start my first Camino 3 weeks from today upon my retirement, but it can wait until Spain and the rest of the world get past this. Meanwhile, everybody keep safe!

 

[Hugh Larkin]

I, too, heard your interview on the Camino Podcast. It was fun to hear what you described and even better to see what you illustrated. Thank you for sharing your story.