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 …
The People You Meet!
I've met so many characters along the way. Today, I walked for a while with pastor Bob. We've crossed paths many times but it was lovely to see him today, as I thought he must be way ahead of me. He is a retired army chaplain. He carries a fold up chair which is his …
Exhausted
Just finished reading earlier posts and laughed at my comments. EVERY town is atop a large hill or mountain. The whole walk is mountains !
I have no idea what day it is and I really don’t care…
It must be about 3 or 4 days since I last posted. I am finding that the longer I walk, the less I have to say. Each day it is the same.... You get up early, and walk until your feet ache so much that you are delirious. Three weeks ago, I would have passed …
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This is the life-so simple!
You just get up in the morning, put the sack on your back like a shell, and go...my blisters are really bad but my body is fine. Had to buy some new shoes today. I think I had worn the others in too much! Resting this afternoon in Los Arcos. This walk is hitting all the …
Ouch!
Have a bit of a blister on the back of my heel after changing the insole on my boot and it rubbed yesterday. Decided not to walk today and continued on by taxi. Had a guided tour of Pamploma and surrounds -even though I couldn't understand much, but such a lovely taxi driver. Didn't charge …
Margaret Caffyn 