Monday 23 April 2007
the best laid plans
got away from ventosa at 7--just before dawn ..my favourite time of day---was looking at 15kms or 24kms--so decided to up the ante to 24---no bar open in first village at 9--so had some almonds and chocolate---the breakfast of champions---got to next village at 11 (15kms) and a bar open so had a huge bread roll and coffee and 30 minute break then headed off for last 9 kms--was getting really hot--put sunscreen on and my water almost ran out--however finally after another 3 hours, staggered into cirinuela--then about 1.5 kms walking through town--ready to collapse--couldnt see the algergue anywhere--they are usually really well signposted--finally pulled up a local---albergue peregrinos????? i asked---no no no she said---there was a bar nearby---decided she may not have known or understood---and i needed something to eat anyway-- so ate and had coffee and then asked again---same answer --no--go to santo domingo. it was another 6 kms awaydoesnt sound far --took me another 1 hr 40 min to get there--had refilled water in wash room--should have been 2 places to stay here--1st wasnt answering the door bell so down to the 2nd--5 pilgrims in waiting room --a german told me that i.d just missed the last bed---was still processing that when the official came back and said i had the last bed--praise the lord---tim and vico and frankie all here--tims feet bad --may have to finish his walk here-willwait a couple of days ans see---love to all
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Miracles all over the place. last bed, friends to greet you,super fit, feet lasting after such along walk and tomorrow's another day. You seem to know when to stop and when to go so keep listening to your body ..and your soul!!Your next thought to get you on your way is from Anthony de Mello " People who deliberate before they take a step will spend their lives on one leg"
We had a lovely Sunday lunch here yesterday as Matthew and Tara had come for the weekend, as always the conversation turns to your journey and how we try to imagine walking the daily distances.They all send their love ... some havent been able to log on for one reason or another, Is the going getting a little easier .. I'm three quarters along the second page now out of nine pages. you're just eating up the miles!! Love Jo
love you, dashing off to a trivia night. Clare had her baby boy, Adam, last night - all is well although she is wondering now if she made a good decision having him (normal reaction methinks) considering all - but the
Hi Chris
Catherine M told me I could catch up on your progress on the Internet. I have just read your blogs for days so far - very inspiring, interesting and tantalising. I look forward to continuing to follow your journey. I suspect you are smiling a lot. And that fresh bread sounds delectable.
Cheers
Linda S
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