Pova de Varzim to Esposende

24.9km
After days of rocky paths and steep climbs, today was a nice easy leveled walk.. and of course I take a tumble. I am fine. Just a sore and bruised shin. My pack protected my head from hitting the railing. Other than the slip, it was a cool and beautiful day.

Today there was more celebrating! The town I am in for the evening had a parade of the preschool and kindergarten classes. They were dressed adorably and dancing in the streets. The whole community was cheering them on!

Fast and slow.. in my normal life, you know the one where I haven’t run halfway across the world for 5 weeks, my life runs on a speed of fast and faster. Never slow. Patience is not my forte. One thing I am working on is embracing slow and cultivating patience. This is so hard for me. On the Camino it seems everything, but the walking is slow. Slow Wi-Fi, slow meals, slow service and more slow. I came across a slug this morning and I started thinking about all of my rushing and what it does to my stress and my relationships. The little slug was carefree crossing the wooden boardwalk on his own time. I am trying to embrace slow. To listen to my body and rest. To savor the simple. To soak in every sense. But honestly, I suck at it.

Tomorrow Jack joins me for a few days. He has just finished summer abroad in Italy. I am excited to have his company and energy! Tonight I am in a full hostel in a bunk room with 7 men!Leggi altro