If you are into an elitist pilgrimage please scroll forward. We are being super careful not to get injured so we have decided to take shorter days but stick to the stages. 

And to be fair we want to be in Santiago de Compostela the same time friends whom we have met will be arriving. It’s all part of the Camino. 

We met a couple Marty and Liza from Connecticut. Marty’s knee is a problem so he has had to adjust his camino. They even rented bicycles for a portion of the camino. 

We met Karen and Bryan from Australia and she had some issues and bussed a day or two. Everyone has to listen to their body and adjust. I have said before that it’s better to listen to your body when it whispers than to have to listen to it when it screams. 

Today we left San Julian by taxi a d we were deposited at an intersection where we could start walking. I checked the weather and there was supposed to be no rain, only there was lots of rain. So on the side of the road I unpacked my bag to change from my Chaco sandals to my boots, best idea ever. We also had a short discussion about ponchos and yes ponchos were needed. 

The last climb into Fonsagrada was a bear of a climb. We took it slow and once again succeeded at something that while climbing I had my doubts. 

Doubts. Especially self doubt can stop you so many times. Remember where you are and how far you have come. You are amazing!!!

We arrived and had to wait to check in to our accommodation so we explored, sent extra backpack on to SdC, and found a pizza joint. So delicious and such gracious hosts!!

Buen Camino!

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