During the last few days I’ve spent time reminiscing about our unexpected adventure. The last stretch has been beautiful, however it is much more crowded. To quote the extremely funny Australian we’ve reconnected with, “there’s nothing like trying to dodge a hundred happy school kids bouncing passed you as you’re descending the hill in front.” And speaking of hills, this part of the trek is more a long walk… difficulty level 1.
I suppose one could say we’ve created our own “Camino family” Which has been a welcome distraction from the alternate thoughts in my head. There is something healing about hearing their stories and knowing you’re not alone, even when you feel you are.
With an overnight stop in Arzua and a delicious meal in a very quaint and friendly restaurant, we are now off to Pedrouzo. A short 22 k in the rain. And did it rain! Downpour! We got separated. It was keep your head down, march on through and try not to get too muddy. That didn’t happen… we’re currently washing all our clothes and I found myself envious of the people with practical rain pants.
Yesterday, we visited a museum replica of a typical 400 year old Northern Spanish home.
And today we walked through a town, and down a lane past a bar that decorated with used beer bottles. Recycle and reuse! Creative souls everywhere.
I will miss days like these…
And Camino friends from every corner of our beautiful world….
On to Santiago tomorrow!
Élise and Janie walk the Camino 
So close to the end of such a journey! Hope you guys are proud of what you have accomplished.
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Amazing, Elise! You’ve conquered that walk!
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I can’t believe how fast this time has flown by (well for us bystanders who aren’t doing any actual walking work 😆). You’ve come so far!!! Xoxoxo
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An amazing loooong trek- you should be so proud of yourselves! I am in awe of you both! The end is close.🌹
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Lo hiciste bien! Felicidades por un
trabajo bien hecho.
I am hoping the Spanish goes through – it kept slipping back to English. I am sitting in a soccer dome in Edmonton watching Evan play.
I hope the whole walk met every expectation and more,
Hugs,
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Carry on, almost there!! You must be sooooo fit! Miss you and love your stories ❤️
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It seems unbelievable that you are almost at the end of your trek, what an accomplishment. Can’t wait to hear all the stories although your blog has keep us up to date and feeling (almost) like we are there with you. Love you and miss you. Pat xox
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I have so enjoyed ”following” you – and admiring your great photos.
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