What makes this year different from last year.

ow did this year differ from last?

Terrain - new except for the last 100 k.  And even the last 100 k seemed new.

Different people.

Different time of year so different vegetation

Logistics were easier because we knew the drill.  Finding hotels, etc.  

Eating was different - didn’t depend on pilgrim’s dinners as much

found the good wine

Less emotional angst

more opportunity to appreciate the variety of culture in Spain

Deepened the experience.