Viana and all is well ...

This is and will be one of the most amazing things I will do in my life.
We are well. Sore feet and many blisters each. Four days of walking so far (about 80 km) and we are finding our pace.
Spain is so beautiful, lush green mixed farmlands of wheat, barley and oats, grapes and olives, and lavender, rosemary and thyme growing wild, beautiful mountains, and lots of hills to climb and descend along the way.
We have met people from a dozen different countries, enjoyed fantastic dinners, and simple lunches of bread, cheese and olives, and last night visited an amazing 10th century church in Los Arcos. Two days ago it was 30 º Celsius, and today it was 10º. Rain and cold temperatures are forecast for the next two days. We are prepared and will walk, rain or shine.
The scale here is human. Medieval villages with little traffic, all one needs is within walking distance. The sense of centuries of history is something I am just beginning to comprehend. A scale of time so unfamiliar for someone from Canada.
It is wonderful to walk 6-8 hours each day, to have every step be new - villages, countryside, people and sites to encounter.
Late this afternoon, after a medicinal cerveza - it´s said to be cleansing after walking - really! - we discovered an inspiring and beautiful photography exhibit, with images and prayers from the Camino. Blessings around every corner.
We are moving into a rhythm and settling into this precious time of pilgrimage and journey to Spirit and self. Fellow walkers and pilgrims are welcoming and kind.
We share a common humanity -seeking meaning and discovering community along the way.
Blessings a todos!