Reaching Alto de Poio is the steepest climb on the camino. But during the tough climb, I learnt something important.
Maria and I thought the boys went far ahead of us. So we took our own sweet time walking on our own lagging far behind, each lost in our thoughts. When I reached the foot of Alto de Poio, far far above me on the peak, I saw the silhouettes of the five chicos. They started shouting, cheering me on. I found a new gust of energy within me to complete the tough steep climb. The chicos didn't move ahead. They stayed on to cheer me and Maria on. Maria and I appreciated all the cheering for our last mile climb! Thank you chicos!
When I reached the top, I couldn't resist taking videos of the chicos cheering. I didn't understand a word what the chicos said, but I understood the meaning of it all. I too joined in the cheer.
Later I told Antonio that I was really touched the boys stayed on to cheer us on. Antonio said to me without hesitation, "It's very important, amongst friends." The experience made me see friendship in new light. Phenomenal.
"Don't walk ahead of me, I may not follow.
Don't walk behind me, I may not lead.
Just walk beside me and be my friend forever."
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