(Distance: 21.9 kms Time: 6 3/4 hours)
The Day: We were on the road again at 6:45 and not only did I see the sun rise again, but the roosters were crowing. It was a very pleasant morning and very comfortable temperature wise so we were making good time. Then, Betsy realized she had dropped her shirt off her backpack. Asking people that came by they told her they had seen the shirt a ways back. So she left her pack with me and back she went. I continued on carrying both my pack and hers, and even got some help going up a hill from a pilgrim passing by. Betsy found the shirt and caught back up with me in about 20 minutes. It turns out that 20 minute delay caused us to reunite with some of the friends we had made in he first few days! Have I said recently that God is good? We spent the rest of the day walking with friends which was nice. One small town we went through around noon was having their yearly Village Fiesta with bands playing and firecrackers going off. Most of the towns we pass through seem pretty deserted so his was a nice change.
The Day: We were on the road again at 6:45 and not only did I see the sun rise again, but the roosters were crowing. It was a very pleasant morning and very comfortable temperature wise so we were making good time. Then, Betsy realized she had dropped her shirt off her backpack. Asking people that came by they told her they had seen the shirt a ways back. So she left her pack with me and back she went. I continued on carrying both my pack and hers, and even got some help going up a hill from a pilgrim passing by. Betsy found the shirt and caught back up with me in about 20 minutes. It turns out that 20 minute delay caused us to reunite with some of the friends we had made in he first few days! Have I said recently that God is good? We spent the rest of the day walking with friends which was nice. One small town we went through around noon was having their yearly Village Fiesta with bands playing and firecrackers going off. Most of the towns we pass through seem pretty deserted so his was a nice change.
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| leaving in the morning |
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| early morning path ... with our shadow to prove how early it is :-) |
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| approaching a town |
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| a few challenges to overcome |
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| classic pilgrim picture of shadows |
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| Estella |
Time for a few observations over the first 5 days:
1. There are more Italians on the camino this time of year than any other nationality
2. The most popular name is Christina
3. Bikers on the camino are as annoying as snow boarders are on the ski slope ... always out of control and never let you know when they are approaching
4. The repetitiveness of walking miles every day works well with the repetitiveness of the rosary
5. Shared trials help people to open up and share their story
1. There are more Italians on the camino this time of year than any other nationality
2. The most popular name is Christina
3. Bikers on the camino are as annoying as snow boarders are on the ski slope ... always out of control and never let you know when they are approaching
4. The repetitiveness of walking miles every day works well with the repetitiveness of the rosary
5. Shared trials help people to open up and share their story
The People: I mentioned we met up with some "old" friends today ... specifically Tina from SJPP and Patrick from England. We met an older gentleman George from Oregon, a young English man Jullian and a woman who grew up in NJ but now lives in Paris named Jane. Each has their own story & reason for doing the camino ... and it is amazing how many people were inspired by the movie "The Way".