When we stopped in Najera for lunch today at a bar (Spanish for a place that serves light simple food - bocadillas = sandwiches and other mouth watering snacks, alcohol and cafe con leche), the television news showed images of snow and driving winds of up to 95 km/hr in parts of Spain today. Thankfully the snow is many days´ journey yet to the west, BUT we did experience VERY COLD weather today, about 4-6 degrees Celsius and rain and sleet most of the day, along with very strong winds that led to a strong lean to the right and sore necks to protect our faces and fingers from the numbing cold.
Oh well ... just another wonderful day on the Camino.
Tonight we are in Azofra at a new, purpose built Albergue with only two to a room (6 euros each); we were fortunate to get here in time to get the 2nd last room after about 6 hours of walking (23 km).
We continue to be well. The blisters are healing and no injuries.
Each day we encounter many of the same people who are keeping a similar pace to us, and build upon these friendships (and work on our multilingualism!) and, as we move ahead, meet new folks every day.
The accommodations are busy, and the comidas de peregrinos (pilgrim meals at local restaurants and bars) serve generous and tasty portions.
We are very grateful for the support of family and friends, and internet friends who we have yet to meet.
The cafe con leches and croissants chocolate are wonderful and help us to keep putting one foot in front of the other, as do the daily graces we encounter along the way.
Blessings,
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...I can feel youre fight and joy as if was me on the way.
ReplyDeleteeverything is similar to our walk 2 years ago - even the weather - though we startet ultimo march.
Keep up the spirit - it seems you have a wonderful time on the camino.
Hello Diane and Alison
ReplyDeleteIt is so good to hear your adventures and journey. Thank you so much for taking the time to share with us. I send my thoughts for your blistered feet!!
Love,
Aly