Over half way along the Camino and half way through my trip now. Feels like I've been away forever. For me, it has been more about the people I've met. The walking just gets in the way!!! I have never laughed so much as I have in the last few weeks. There is something here …
Leon
Having a few rest days in Leon. Stayed in a 4 star hotel the first night (at pilgrim rate of 44 euros!) we get discounts. Went into town with Gerard and had a few too many drinks I'm afraid. Things got a bit wild and you could say I left my mark in Leon. Just …
Where am I?
I have no idea where I am, but I'm in a room above a bar -sharing with Gerard my travel buddy again. So much cheaper to halve the cost. I've decided I like private rooms rather than bunk beds and fighting for showers. My laundry has just been taken away and will be delivered back …
Half Way
Discovered today that Pastor Bob's surname is actually BLESSING! How appropriate! He chatted a lot over the past two days about his time in Iraq, and how it has affected his life and his family. Pretty stressed! I wish I'd realized just how bad things were before Gerard and I jumped out from behind a …
What a Great Day
Walked about 21-22 kms today and the feet are doing well now. Last nights Albergue was fantastic. Beautiful gardens and such a warm and friendly place. Eduardo was just so much fun. Had dinner with Pastor a Bob and Gerard, and we walked together again today. When it came to a fork in the …
Life and Death
Several days ago, in Zubiri, I met a Philippino/American (Gerard) who has just been discharged from the fire brigade due to injury and lung problems. He has been pensioned out and unsure of what to do next, so he walks the Camino. One week before he left America he met a girl at a party. …
The dreaded Meseta
Well here I go- the dreaded Meseta! A bit apprehensive coz there is nothing I between towns. No shelter, trees, toilets- nothing. It is either walk it or lay down and die ! I was lucky today and it was overcast and a tad rainy. I don't understand why people dread the Meseta. It is …
What a treat!
Today is May Day and a public holiday here. Tonight there was a procession and the children danced in the town square! They are so cute! Wordpress won't upload my video so you will have to look on Facebook
Ole
Terrible photo of me but it was the end of a long days walk. This couple are planning a wedding, and to get an invitation, everyone has to participate in a treasure hunt. One clue was to have a photo taken dancing in the street with a pilgrim-I WAS IT! I am now on their …
Margaret Caffyn 