It was a great walk today. The day was cool and cloudy, perfect for walking.
I decided to ship my pack today. They have a service, a quite nice one, I might add, where you can pay 7 euros and a taxi service will take your pack to your next designated stop. A great thing for people who can't or are tired(like me).
It made a big difference in how I am feeling today. I bought just a string little daypack for my water, valuables and raincoat.
I put my raincoat on three times today, and each time I was successful in warding off the rain.
Today I walked through the town where the 6 fingered man in Spain lives. Inigo Montoya ( I actually remember his name from the movie the princess bride) would be happy to know that he lives in the little town of Valtuille de Arriba
Here is a picture of his hand print.....
The path was nice today there were grape vines
Many trees,
There were cherry trees, which I had a few,
And there were almond trees, which were pointed out to me...
There was much crop tending and picking going on...
I had a good day, this is a picture of me and a Spanish professor from Italy, who is walking the camino with 14 of his students. He's 68, and I think he said he's done the camino or parts of it 4 times. He always has a pouch of wine with him in the afternoons. Nice guy, named Eleazer.
He collects flowers all day for his hat and staff. A true believer of the spirit of the camino.
Tomorrow is my big climb up the mountain O Cebreiro. I am only going up halfway and will stay in a monastery run by a German Confraternity. So it will be about 13 km only but about a 320 meter ( 960 feet) climb. I'm not sure if there will be Internet, but will post if I am able.
All is well, except toes, but the rest of me is having a wonderful time. I'm getting closer and closer to the end.
Take care everyone, and thanks for your love and supportive comments
Tomorrows mountain climb is dedicated to the women in my life.
My walking sticks will walk to the beat of
Mom-Andrea- Danyel-Sydney, and then Nancy-Monet-Chris-Rita-Dolly
I know those strong girls will get me up there!!
