Respect

I have sometimes felt embarrassed and disappointed in myself on this Camino.

Taking a cab to finish the climb over the Pyrenees on our first day. Taking a cab to get from one side of Pamplona to the hospital on the other side. Taking both a taxi and a bus today.

However, while walking today (deliberately in the wrong direction) we passed our good friends Carlo and Luigi! We explained our situation and in very halting and careful English, Luigi explained how much respect he had for us doing what we are doing.

Very kind.

And Luigi has military background (something that he and Sean have discussed at some length), so his salute to me was especially meaningful.

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