They say there are two groups of people who walk through the meseta on the Camino. Those who go into deep reflection and those who want to gouge their eyeballs out.
Personally I have spent the better part of this year reflecting, therefore I have to unashamedly admit I take part in the second group.
One thing to mention, even though most of us hail from various countries and don’t share the same language, when we finally drag ourselves to the top of a mountain, everyone is equally relieved. Signing becomes the language of the Camino. So we see arms raised with excitement, huge grins, laughing, and sometimes crying, to express the total joy of succeeding.
The rest of the walk was rather tedious. Kilometres of dry farmland and barren hills. Not a peaceful minute due to the unrelenting wind howling through the fields The towns were spread 10 km apart and walking on stone paths made for very unhappy feet. It also rained off and on. On the bright side, we were able to wear the ponchos we brought!
Now we rest in fromista, the village that has 10 restaurants and won’t feed anyone before 7:30… when you’ve been walking all day, that’s bedtime, at least for us. So, we’ve been to the grocery store and are back in our room having a picnic.
Buenos Noches
Élise and Janie walk the Camino 
Glad you found a bright side (ponchos!) during your long day. This post is making me laugh!! Poor Elise and Janie. Love you.
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Eek those winds sound awful. I’m wishing you greener, smoother pastures ahead ❤️
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With those images of endless fields, you think Don Quixote is going to suddenly appear… as for restaurants not serving before 7:30, you’ll get used to it if you stay long enough. Bon courage Janie and Elise. Hugs
Alain
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Lol thats exactly who it feels like is going to a show up!
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To be able to find a positive – wearing a poncho- out of what sounds like a difficult day shows how humour can get you through anything. “Always look on the bright side” could be your theme song as you continue. 😀😀💕
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I am so impressed with you two!! Ponchos and all. Who is anonymous??🧐 love you
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🥰 thank you! Us too!
I’m not sure who anonymous is either!?
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It’s me, Karen Robertson! I’m not sure why my comment was posted like that.
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Haha sometimes it comes through as Karen and sometimes not 🤷♀️
Karen, Mt legs are still so sore!
XO
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