Today was my longest day so far, about 14 miles. This is what I’m going to have to average most days to get to Santiago on time. It was another day of rain, which was discouraging, but I walked with a friend for about a third of the way before she stopped at an earlier town to stay the night. It’s nice to make a trail friend and hopefully meet up in the same town at different points along the way. There’s an easy rapport with other pilgrims and once you meet someone once, if you see them again it’s like a mini reunion.
As beautiful as they are, I’m glad to be on the other side of the Pyrenees and hoping for easier terrain tomorrow. I felt completely exhausted by the time I got to my destination town. The downhill from the mountains was rocky and slippery and took a lot of care not to fall. I went to the hostel for a communal dinner and felt reassured when I saw everyone else hobbling around with sore muscles and sore feet. I’m starting to realize how long this walk is!
I’m praying sleep works miracles and I can wake up tomorrow and do it all over again.Read more
TravelerPraying for a restorative night’s sleep and renewed strength for tomorrow’s journey. Your courage in persevering is amazing!! Praying tomorrow will bring fair skies and an easier walk and new pilgrim friends to encourage you along the way. Love you -
TravelerApparently there’s a special Camino rose that was cultivated just to mark the significance of the trail. I didn’t get to see it because I didn’t walk today, but when I see roses, I think of you!
SpainNavarreEsteribarZubiri42°55’48” N 1°30’11” W
SpainNavarreEsteribarZubiri42°55’48” N 1°30’11” W
Traveler Praying for a restorative night’s sleep and renewed strength for tomorrow’s journey. Your courage in persevering is amazing!! Praying tomorrow will bring fair skies and an easier walk and new pilgrim friends to encourage you along the way. Love you -
Traveler
Blue skies on the horizon!! ☀️
Traveler Apparently there’s a special Camino rose that was cultivated just to mark the significance of the trail. I didn’t get to see it because I didn’t walk today, but when I see roses, I think of you!