Going slow and getting stronger ... Hmmm?
For many many days, we walked despite the COLD and WET (and Colds and Coughs). In Rabanal, despite the urge to persvere, we decided to rest. We took a full day off, stayed at a hotel and slept and slept, and rested our bruised and battered feet from the previous day´s 30 km walk. It was hard to stop, but it was a good decision.
Today we walked again, 26 km, and the sun broke through the clouds and warmed us ... but not before we had climbed to the highest point on the Camino at 1560 m, rose through verdant green hills, ice fog, sleet and rain (ice clinging to hillsides covered in purple heather), and then walked into foggy forlorn Foncebadon to find one of the most welcoming Albergues we have encountered. A group of hospitaleros offering gracious and welcoming hospitality with a strong undercurrent of world spirituality to unite the people of the nations. Strong hot coffee, biscuits, granola, and fruit all available for a donativo. The small living area with a warm wood fire was filled with 35-40 shivering pilgrims laughing and smiling, glad to get in out of the 1 degree cold outside, and to experience such gracious warmth.
Later this same day we encountered a modern day Knight Templar, descended down the mountains on rock covered pathways, and walked amidst hills covered with wild lavender and hibiscus, and passed by an ancient chestnut grove.
The Rest of yesterday helped us soak up the gentle and amazing glory of today.
Thanks for reading - we are having an amazing time, and appreciate your comments and support!
Love,
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A modern day Knight Templar?! I enjoy your updates but wish I actually knew you so I could hear the full story when you are ready to share...I heard there was snow just east of Leon a couple days ago and wondered what weather you were having.
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I am enjoying reading your updates. It sounds as if you're having quite an adventure, in many, many ways. I'm sure you'll have stories to tell for years to come. I can imagine how pretty, and mystical the scenery must be, although I'm sure you're getting tired of the unusually cool weather.
ReplyDeleteHere we are starting a week of summer with temperatures soaring into the upper twenties for the next five days. I see the same is true of Naramata. There is nothing too much new here; everyone is fine.
Looking forward to your next entry and hearing all the details when you get home.
Brian
My very dear daughters......I am sorry I wasn't home to get your call on Sat. Very briefly, very tired from overwork at our Spring Fair (yard sale at ch.) - somuch so that this morning, a call from Shana! Where wss I....it's Good Work week! Definitely a case of God's knowing best, I thnk. Your beautiful writing is soooo great to read - both of you. Cyril is right........it's far too beautiful to be called a 'blog'. Masses of love to you both. You know that God is with you every step of the way. Mum/Rae
ReplyDeleteYour stories are so vivid, your words so beautiful. I am loving following along with you. Much love and peace to you both.
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Rach