Patches of sun

As I'm walking in increasing heavy rain lots of pilgrims take shelter under bus stops. I pass them and keep walking. I know myself and if I stop in that intense cold rain my body would seize up and it would be hard work to get moving again.

I'm so happy I'm walking by myself. I don't have to negotiate with anyone to keep moving. I pass a few of the pilgrims from my albergue who set off before me. It reminded me again that I just need to keep to my own pace and not rush after anyone. A few of them were dressed more prepared than me with full rain gear, the trousers, poncho that fitted the backpack well, long sleeves and rubber coverings for their shoes. As the saying goes "clothes don't make the man". They had all the gear but no drive to keep moving in the rain.

After a particularly heavy batch of rain the sun comes blazing out! It's hot like it never rained at all. That lasts about 30mins and the rain comes again.

This section thankfully is on the roads again so walking whilst being drenched isn't so bad.Read more