After our 31 kms and no clean rooms we enjoyed a couple of rest days in Leon. We were able to catch up with some camino friends and celebrate a couple of birthdays. 

Our second rest day was all about more rest and errands. I needed new hiking pants (lost a little weight and mine were only shorts). The weather in the mornings has been very cool. We also sent back 4,2 kgs/9.2 lbs of unneeded stuff. Every camino I think we will get it right and still struggle. We will keep trying though. Although we are accepting not having to carry everything and sending things ahead. It’s really a gift to give yourself especially if you are suffering from an injury or just want the freedom of walking. 

On Camino you have time to consider other sorts of baggage that it is also a gift to not send forward but rather put down and leave behind. The baggage of regret, disempowering beliefs, doubts, shame, (you get the idea). The same way a heavy backpack weighs you down physically, this extra emotional and spiritual baggage can hamper you for the journey ahead. 

What is weighing you down? Maybe it’s time to let it go and leave it behind. 

Buen Camino!

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