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Location Date Madrid 1476399600 O Pedrouzo 1476140400 Triacastela 1475708400 Villar De Mazarife 1475449200 Carrión De Los Condes 1474930800 Hornillos Del Camino 1474671600 Tosantos
1474326000 Navarrete 1474066800 Estella 1473807600
Day 12 of walking the Camino. I am finding it easier now. Have some hot spots on my feet and am taping them each morning but all sore body parts at days end are feeling good next morning. Yea!
The terrain is much different now, and the temp. Low mountains, more hills, no vineyards, field after field of hay, the odd herd of sheep, quite cold in am and evenings going to 15-18 in the afternoon. Some drizzly wet days. No fig or olive trees anymore. I miss the fresh figs. Sigh.
Stayed in a converted parish attached to the village church last night, monks used to live there. Quite the experience. Slept on a mat on the top floor below the rafters. Communal dinner which we made.,..delicious!
Having a spectacular time. Thinking a lot about life as I walk each day, often alone. What I am thankful for, what is important, what I value. When I agreed to do this walk I was really not sure why, so now I think the answer is slowly unfolding. Interesting discussions with fellow pelegrinos from all over the globe.
We walked thru Santo Domingo yesterday, stopped for lunch and just happened to watch the Santo Domingo festival and parade. Looked like the whole town was part of it.
The thought of another 540 km is daunting but we are approx 1/3 rd thru, so each morning is one foot in front of the other. I will do this.
I will blog again in a few days.
P.S. I love the food!
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Ken Harvey Sept 20th you are awesome, I'm so proud of of your accomplishment so far and I just know that you will complete your walk, all the hiking you did leading yo to your trip is now paying off big time, where ever I go in the Beach and our condo our friends are asking how you are doing. You are the woman.
Cheryl Flaherty Heather, it looks so beautiful there. With you in spirit, my friend.
Penny Buckley You are an inspiration to so many! It seems that this trip will become so much more than a hike! I am so proud to call you my sister! I think of you daily and know you will do this with ease (well somewhat lol). Love you! Buen Camino!
Pam Wells We are enjoying following your journey, Heather. Such a great opportunity for introspection; something all too rare in this fast-paced, plugged-in world. And, with a little musical entertainment thrown into the mix, your camino is sure to be one of the most positive experiences in your life.
Betsy Caiger-Watson What an adventure. Such an accomplishment. Congratulations!!! The scenery looks amazing, brings back some old memories of my early travels in the area
Geoff French Fantastic! Glad that you are enjoying and enduring. Go gal go!
A & P Aldous Heather - we must sit down in the Kingdom with a glass of wine and discuss what is important in life. You go girl - much love
Jean Smyth Am following closely. I envy your drive and spirit. Awesome...
Ken Harvey Sept 24th well whats new girls, now that you have rested up for a day and recharged your batteries , there are only 500 more km to g,o so lets get off those skinny little asses and get it done there will be lots of new hills and valleys along the way and who knows who you will be sharing your new chosen path in the next few weeks. Everyone back in the big smoke and across the country are behind you all 100%, lets hitch up this wagon and get things moving ha ha lol
Erica Your journey sounds so inspirational and rewarding xox. We are looking forward to seeing you out the other end.