I’m in a tiny village called Viloria de Rioja in a small hostel with five other pilgrims. We are all sleeping in one large room. We shared a meal together with the owner of the hostel, her name is Orietta. She encouraged conversation, asking everyone why they are in the Camino. Interesting conversation ensued.
A man from France is looking for happiness, a a girl from Germany who just graduated from high school loves the spirit of people sharing together. A woman from Belgium is trying to figure out things in her life. It seems many people on the Camino are hungry for something to fill the “God shaped hole”. The owner spoke of the need to connect with your soul, but doesn’t seem to have a Christian concept of the soul.
I shared that I am a Christian and am enjoying spending time in Nature and with the God of nature.
As we leave this hostel tomorrow I will likely run into some of these people down the road. Perhaps there will be opportunities to have them to share more personally and be able to talk to them about God.