Life's a Stitch

And more recently life’s a creative adventure with some travel thrown in.

Upon arriving in Santiago I mentioned that I'd post about our souvenirs later, the criteria being an item light in weight and unbreakable. I gave another hint in this post where the photo of the Camino symbol of the city of Navarette appeared, our favourite symbol on the Way.

So, we took the big step to commemorate our experience together and after an acceptable amount of consideration and research, we visited Dr. Mortiis in Santiago for our Camino tattoos. The pictures make them look larger than their size of 3cms, about 1.25". It was something we never thought we'd do, but agreed it was an appropriate gesture of solidarity. If you know us, I should probably have told you to sit down first, this being so out of character.

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Coincidentally Chuck is now reading a book which refers to "those turning points in people's lives that inspire a tattoo – almost any pilgrim experience will do." (J. Irving)

It was something very different for us, but I can confidently say we've had not a smidge of regret. 

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7 responses to “The unveiling”

  1. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    Oh, what fun! Yes, I can believe it.

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  2. Rosemary Foti Avatar
    Rosemary Foti

    I cannot believe it ! I guess I am the conservative now !!!! How about a gold medaliian with that symbol on it? That would be easy to put on and take off !!!! I know I will hear a comment back from you, Li !

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  3. Jane Avatar
    Jane

    I always loved when Uncle Chuck asked our Ms.Anastasia at age 14 “so what will be your first tattoo “? Without a missed beat my very mature beyond her years daughtwr replies “Invisable” Just saying….

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  4. Carol King Avatar

    YOU GOT A TATTOO? I’m shocked. And I don’t even know you. 🙂

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  5. NSUFilmStudies Avatar

    This is great!!! Just found where (last November) you posted on our Camino blog asking about my mom’s Tattoo of the exact same symbol. Sorry it took me so long to find your comment.
    I can’t find a picture of her tattoo at moment (though I know we have one). I’ll work on getting one, or else have her take one.

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  6. Lifesastitch Avatar

    Beautiful! Way to go, mom, a woman after my own heart.

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