St. James is everywhere, even on the door handles.
And here he is again---a rug-hooking project for Lynne and Cheryl.
Window in the "humble" church in Rabanal.
This church was built in the 12th Century. Mitch and Marylou walking in the forefront. We went to vespers in the evening where the 2 monks delivered the service in Gregorian chanting. The monk challenged the pilgrims in the church to ask themselves why they were torturing themselves. Hmmmm....good question...
Six women strolling home from vespers. Three of them are Frederictonians. Can you tell which ones?
The famous Cruz de Ferro where you leave a token of love in memory of a loved one. You saw it in The Way.
My Australian friend, Jill on the Cruz de Ferro.
My Canadian friend Lynne on the Cruz de Ferro.
The beach glass from my Long Reach beach left in memory of my parents and my recently-deceased Aunt Jean. I have been quoting my parents a lot on this trip and thinking a great deal about Aunt Jean.
My friend , Bob, from Brooklyn.
More Cruz de Ferro.
The scenery today. It was a hard day. Temperature reached 35c. We walked 26.5 kms. Nine hour day. We climbed to 1505metres and descended to 600 meters. The descents were terrible.
We have now covered 576.5 kms and have about 216 kms left to do in the next 8 days. We have some injuries in the group. Adjustments are constantly being made.
Looking forward to your comments on these pictures. I can't imagine how impressive this is in reality..... thank you for the wonderful pictures. Take care.
ReplyDeletePictures never do scenery justice. It must be like looking at pictures of the Rockies, you just cannot capture the magnificence. Please don't correct my spelling..lol. not too much further to go. I hope the travelling gets a little easier..Can't wait to see you. Pop down for a visit sometime.
ReplyDeleteThanks Barb for the commentary. It is unbelievable to hear you say "only 215 Km to go ". This tells me just how far you have come, not just step by step, but also your "psychi " (spelled wrong). The Monks words very profound, and I am sure caused a lot of introspection! Trust the injuries are minor. Love to all & always in my prayers. See you in "North Forks", Susan at Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteThanks Barb for the commentary. It is unbelievable to hear you say "only 215 Km to go ". This tells me just how far you have come, not just step by step, but also your "psychi " (spelled wrong). The Monks words very profound, and I am sure caused a lot of introspection! Trust the injuries are minor. Love to all & always in my prayers. See you in "North Forks", Susan at Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteHello to Barb and Team! Enjoying the pictures and your notes. Thanks again for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Barb, thanks for the wonderful pictures and descriptions. Can't wait to see Susan at thanksgiving! Hi to Susan from Kara and Mary!
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