Wednesday 1 October 2014

A day off!!!

The concept of a day off on the Camino is quite foreign to me---today is my first day off in three Caminos. It has always seemed to make sense to have a short day at times--maybe 8-10 kms but never a whole day off. But now that I'm settling into it(sleep in till 9 then wander down and have a leisurely breakfast of a standard that doesn't exist outside the world of 5 star hotels)and if it was not included in the price of the room, you would be tossing up whether to pay for breakfast or pay off your mortgage.lost track there. As I was saying, now that I'm easing my way into it I can see that it is a very good thing for reviving our spirits not to mention our stiff and sore muscles. We had a delightful dinner last night right opposite the Cathedral (for Leon, the equivalent of dining across from the Opera House in Sydney)except that here in Leon we dined for about one-tenth the price of the comparable Sydney meal---3 course meal and wine for about $20 a head!!!dined with Vicki and Sylvia who are continuing the walk today and doing bigger distances than Anne and I so we are unlikely to meet again,sadly. Have really enjoyed their company in a number of villages along the way and have walked with them a number of times. Also with us was Chris who has had tummy and foot problems and is spending an extra day in Leon like us hoping she will be able to walk tomorrow. This Camino, and every Camino for me, is such a rich experience on so many levels---culturally,deep friendships,profound insights,a wonderful inexpensive holiday and a challenging physical experience.

2 comments:

chris said...

Your first ever day off on 3 Caminos.... !!!! Let's party! (Partner in Camino crime)

Unknown said...

you bet - a day off is a great idea. Good to hear you guys are doing so well….
love you