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Piero and Savi (our other guide) met us at our hotel this morning with the van. I was so happy to see Piero again. This my third Camino with him and he has become a friend. We both turned 50 this year. We met Lydia who has done another trip with Piero and is joining us. She’s a lovely addition to our group. She’s from Dana Point, CA. We took the van a few miles and then started our Camino outside of the city. We did the first hour in silence. I listened to Gary’s sermon from last week. This walk is incredible because it is all along the coast. Got really got quickly - high 70’s and lots of sunscreen. We walked almost 10 miles today from 10 am - 2ish when we got here. We stop around every hour to get water bottles refilled in the van - have fruit or nuts and use the bathroom. It was just so beautiful walking by the water or at least always having it in view. Loving my time with these women and most of all this time to clear my head, bask in the sunshine, breathe in nature, and fully unplug. Not even tempted to look at social media/news or email. This break is a huge gift to myself and I do not want to miss it. I am a huge work/life balance person. I work hard so I can take a two week vacation abroad every year and I am super grateful that I get to do this. Also grateful for my health. A month ago today I had a benign mass removed from my breast. thank you Jesus for my healing and my awesome surgeon, Dr. Cate. This afternoon we had lunch by the ocean and then checked into our hotel. Lovely hotel in this little seaside town. I had a quiet afternoon by myself — went to the beach for a little and then walked around and came back to my room to repack. We had our welcome dinner tonight as a group. Wonderful seafood restaurant. 9:18 and in bed. Breakfast at 730 and then bags in van by 9 to start walking. Tomorrow is 14 miles and the last bit it steep uphill. I will bring my walking pole for the afternoon. Thanks for following along! p.s. had a life of a showgirl solo sing along for some stretch today 😂😴Baca lagi