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A late start and a leisurely walk. A lovely walk as I caught up at last with Bronte from Australia. I heard someone calling my name, and turned to find it was Bronte. I think I last saw her on day 3. She had found a group to walk with- I met part of that group today. Bruno a young Spaniard, and Jay a 22 yr old Australian lad. Lovely young people.

I love that the Camino brings together people of all ages. I especially love the young people who walk it. It fills me with such hope for the future to see their eagerness to travel, and to embrace different cultures, and to really immerse themselves in the experiences.

The landscape today was very flat, but picturesque all the same. I can't believe the extremes I have seen in the last fortnight. I love the Meseta.

Before we parted ways I gave Jay my remaining sports tape for his shin as he needs it more than me atm and he had a further 3 weeks to walk. I also donated all my spare painkillers.
As we walked another voice called 'Helen' this time it was Vanessa the Spanish cyclist. Our paths keep crossing. She is so lovely and we ended up at the same accommodation tonight. We shared many laughs.

The accommodation is in an old convent. The nun who greeted us is so incredibly sweet. The accommodation is split up into rooms of 12 single beds. It feels like an old fashioned hospital ward. The showers were cold, but the hospitality warm.

Tonight I also caught up Eleanora the Italian girl, Marco and Vinchenzo, Caesar from Columbia, and then as I returned to my dorm I was greeted with an excited hug from Lydia the young Spanish girl. Can you understand the real sense of a Camino family?

Tonight had been a strange one because of some horrible family news.
It really brought home just how very precious life is...
I contemplated flying home early, but the Camino still had plans for me. 2 more walking days..... .

Steps today 39723
Distance 19.15 miles
Total distance 337.64 milesLeia mais