To Hontanas

September 18

We met a man from Belgium today who looks to be in his mid eighties! 😳 He is here walking the Camino, carrying a HUGE pack, taking his time (step by step) and he started way up in Le Puy, France!!

Then during dinner, we met Heddy, from Florida, who is on her fourth day walking. She decided only a few weeks ago to do as much of the Camino as she could. She has a brain injury which affects her short term memory, but she was brave enough to get herself here and start walking. We got to hear her story while sharing a pilgrim dinner.

Our other dinner table mate was Sandra, originally from Alaska but now lives in Stevenson, WA. It was a huge coincidence that she also suffers from a traumatic brain injury. In a room with 30 plus pilgrims separated at different tables, I guess it was meant to be for Heddy and Sandra to sit together, and for Alan and I to hear their stories. 💕🙂

It was a great day on the Meseta. Tomorrow, we have a long walk to Boadillo.Read more