Today was a perfect day for reflection. A few thoughts as we near the end of our Camino. First, it is amazing how oblivious we have become to the historical impact of the continuous array of buildings, bridges, and churches, dating back to 12th and 13th century! It would be practically impossible to duplicate the exposure we have had to these artifacts over the past month.
Secondly, I doubt that many pilgrims have been blessed with better weather when walking almost 500 miles over various types of terrain, in any 36 day period. Our fingers are crossed, but it is even forecasted to remain sunny with moderate temperatures all the way to Santiago – and it ALWAYS rains in Galicia!
Third, it is amazing how open and kind everyone is on the Camino. Where would you ever find people from such diverse cultures coming together daily, finding ways to communicate with each other, and always trying to be kind and gracious? We have met countless pilgrims along the way, from countries all over the world. This has truly been an unexpected blessing.
Our walk today was nearly 13.5 miles with sporadic and moderately steep ascents and descents. The weather was perfect and the paths for the most part ran through tree-lined spaces. We stopped for the night in the very small village of Castaneda and have accommodations in a restored old building converted into a 3 bedroom apartment.
Less than 30 miles to go! Buen Camino.