The lights went on at 6:30 a.m. for everyone. After bathrooms and breakfast provided, we were ready to come down off our mountain at 7:40. The sun peeked over the mountains and illuminated the fields with gold. Elizabeth and Terese, our oldest members. led the way for the first time. By lunchtime, we reached Los Arcos, a magical city. Doors were ancient and it was fun to peek into places on small Spanish lanes. We found a tiny store with officious woman who allowed no ´touchy-feely´ with the fuit. We all bought sardines and apples for lunch which we later shared together under an olive tree.
Rose, a US national rugby team player, is now part of our pilgrim community. She has injured her acquilles tendon and is humbled by the physical challenge that the Camino offers. See Geoff the Rugby players aren´t the be all and the end all!
Came at last, in over 90 degree temperatures, to what we thought was our final destination.....but it wasn´t. We progressed down a big hill to a second town with another big hill to climb to Torres del Rios, and the Albergue called Casa Mari. Collapsed with our legs against the wall in a semi-stretching on rooftop mode. Afterwhich we enjoyed a homecooked meal from supplies purchased at a small tienda de comestibles.
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Hi Kathy,
I've enjoyed reading about your adventures so far, especially dining under the olive trees. Hopefully your muscles are building and blisters shrinking by now.
Hoping to meet with Bruce soon.
Take care,
Susan
xoxox
While your climbing in the Pyrenees, I'm working on my ALP. It sounds like your having a great time. There seems to be a few references to wine. Coincidence? HMMM.
Your new neighbour
So great to hear from you, Susan. My blisters have shrunk and my muscles are definitely building. I have lost weight and my shorts are falling off. Tell Bruce to share the blog website with all the teachers. Miss you mucho!! XXOO
To my new neighbour?? I am having a great time and I do love wine. Today we arrived in Logrono and guess what?? It is the wine festival with Spanish bands and lots of food and wine. Heading out in a bit for some fun......
Hello, Tell Elizabeth that I said hi. The kids and I are watching the weather everyday to see if you are getting wet. I was in Samos (171 kms from Santiago) over the weekend. Tell her to give me a call when she has a chance. 637 46 58 76. Ethan
Hi Ethan! Thanks for the comment! We are adding a new chapter tonight, after enjoying a Spanish street fiesta .. so like the Dia des Reyos in Jaen. I´ll call when I can .. Later! eem
Hi Kathy! Its Krista and Alyssa!!
Guess what? We have a new song to sing for you when you get back!! And who is your "new neighbor?" no one moved in so thats ultimately creepery
That last part was from Alyssa
Hope you are having the time of your life!
~Alyssa & K-Dog~
Hi Krista and Alyssa. I often think of you two chicas!! I don´t know who that new neighbour is....I was hoping you two would. Luv you...don´t get into too much trouble on the BB Court!!
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