It’s Not About the Food… But It Is

I recognize that we have posted a LOT of pictures of food along the Camino. And I will be quick to say that in many ways we have been spoiled rotten (fresh-squeezed OJ and croissants for breakfast!).

But the truth is, it’s not about the food. It’s about anticipating the food.

For instance, this morning there was no breakfast so we set out without. It seemed like we’d been approaching that next village forever! In fact, it was about two-and-a-half hours and roughly 7 miles. And all that time we were looking forward to whatever we ended up eating as “second breakfast.”

Another day we were walking with Brandon, finally found some cold drinks and he commented that it was the best he’d ever tasted. And I think it’s because we really worked for it.

It’s the same with the albergues. When we finally see a sign it’s usually near the end of a long, hard day, our feet are tired, our backs are sore, and we’re ready to call it a day.Read more