Miles Hiked Overall: 381.0 (613.2 km) Miles to Santiago: 104.0 (167.3 km)
Steps Taken Today: 44,688
Blister Count: The growth under my blisters on my right foot continues to grow and hurt and Pam has new ones every day!
Spanish Word of the Day: cerezas (cherries)
What We Learned Today: If you can take a break while looking at a very old castle, take it! (See photo below.)
As I reflect on today, all I remember is that we walked on a lot of pavement today, just beside the road. Luckily, a few years ago they built a huge new highway bypassing the villages in this area. That's great for us because now the road where the peregrinos walk only has to deal with local traffic but of course these small villages are dying due to the lack of business. The Camino is the main source of income for many of these villages.
We are back in grape country! The wine here is fabulous. It is also cherry season and people are selling them on the side of the road. Among all of the beautiful flowers we constantly see, all of a sudden people have roses in their yards, of every size, style and color imaginable. We are thinking of all you people back in Portland celebrating the Rose Festival!
We are back in grape country! The wine here is fabulous. It is also cherry season and people are selling them on the side of the road. Among all of the beautiful flowers we constantly see, all of a sudden people have roses in their yards, of every size, style and color imaginable. We are thinking of all you people back in Portland celebrating the Rose Festival!
We went through the cute city of Villafranca. There we decided to take a break. We picked, like we did the day before, a place where we could look at a castle while we rested. How cool is that? These towns and villages are so old, it's hard for us to fathom how long they've been around. While in town, we watched a triathlon. The hills they had to bike over were so difficult and then they had to run on old cobblestone! (We didn't see them swimming.) Wow...my triathlons kinda pale in comparison.
Speaking of snacks, we found Bugles here! Anyone remember them? Oh, so good! So here is a picture of my snack break...which includes, of course, reading my Camino book!
Speaking of snacks, we found Bugles here! Anyone remember them? Oh, so good! So here is a picture of my snack break...which includes, of course, reading my Camino book!
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Bugles! Childhood treat. LOL
ReplyDeleteYou both are master trekkers now. Pushing through pain and taking on the environment and its inhabitants. What an experience you both are having.
🌹 The roses are beautiful. Certainly could be here in the city of roses. 🌹 And wish I could sit and enjoy a glass of vino with you. 🍷
Heck, sipping wine, smelling roses while viewing a castle... M I N D B L O W N ! 😉
Safe travels ladies. You are moving along so quickly, you'll soon be home with so many new memories.
Serious hiking today; over 16 miles! Castle and roses are beautiful! More wine! Keep Going! Renee
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