No big thoughts today except, ¨What the hell was I thinking?¨ Last night when we finally arrived at the Aubergue, I was fevered, sick and could only manage a geriatric shuffle where I didn´t have to lift my feet. I´m considering trading in my hiking poles for a walker. I thought I would have a shower to warm up, only to find that the water was absolutely frigid! Linda was our team angel and did our wash and dispensed drugs from her farmacia as needed. When it was time for the pilgrim meal, I had to wear my infamous orange silk pajamas, which I might add are keeping me from getting bed bug bites, as I had put all my clothes into the wash and I was too delirious to care. The aubergue was so full that Therese, Elizabeth and I had to eat at a bench facing a wall. I have now taken a full bottle of Cold FX, numerous Tylenol, and Elizabeth's homeopathic remedy that she squirts in my water....I hope it works because it tastes wretched!
We are now in Burgos and have enjoyed a sunny afternoon in the plaza chilling in chairs with cervezas. This event was followed by a musical tour of the city in a questionable vehicle, that gave off the odour of a motor overheating as it climbed the steep hill to a castle. We enjoyed the cathedral, the 13th century walls and statues, and Linda's wonderful sense of humour. Tonight was topped off by a descent into a marvelous tapas bar, where we drove the server 'loco' trying to taste every delectable dish before us.
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Oh, dear Kathy, I pray for the good health of you and each of the Camino Chicas. As I follow your blog with maps of the route, I travel with you in spirit. The descriptions you provide give great insight into your journey. Keep well dear friend!
My friend David and I are impressed by the amount of kms. you are doing daily. David has "biked" the Camino and is envious of your adventure. You are going to kill my mother, take a bus.
Hi Maureen, It is so nice to know you are following along and it gives me encouragement. I am feeling much better. We'll have to have coffee when I get back!!
Hi Ethan. What encouragement you give us. To impress the Spanish with our Camino efforts is high praise indeed. Elizabeth and Marilyn are combining buses and walking in the meseta....it is soooo hot!
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