This is not how you want to do a camino, by taxi but sometimes it is necessary. Taking a taxi or a bus isn’t about cheating but is often about taking care of yourself. I bring up the cheating because there are people who will tell you that you cheated. But remember it is only cheating if it’s a competition. And the camino is not a competition.

Taking a taxi today for us was about safety not only for ourselves but also for first responders. We heard about a couple of pilgrims who slipped and fell yesterday, one cracking her skull, that had to be rescued by helicopter. 

It rained all night and the wind howled all night. It was quite a storm (nothing like Helene or Milton, but still a storm.) when we woke in the morning the storm continued. We watched as pilgrims headed out to face the elements. 

The three of us have done this enough times that we knew the super steep descent along with the wet conditions was very dangerous. We all agreed that we want to keep walking in the future so today was not going to be a walking day. 

When we arrived in Molinaseca the rain stopped for a short time and then started again. We were able to take a walk around town and get some lunch.

We all missed walking today. And we were all happy with our decision. We talked to a few other pilgrims who started but then took a taxi because there was a rush of water on the path. And the only alternative is to walk along the road with no place to move from the cars. 

We made a tough but right decision. Our prayers for those who are facing storms, physical, mental, and spiritual. Buen Camino! 

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