The stars are so very beautiful each morning as we get started on our camino. Each day as we cross the meseta we must wake earlier and earlier to make up for the intense sun. We often start with 14 and end with almost double that, most days not a cloud in the sky. Glorious to remember next winter as we are complaining about the cold harsh winter.
Meseta is tough. We heard that one biker passed away from heat exhaustion, probably not drinking enough water in the heat of the day. Very scary to think about this happening!!
Decisions along the way have made for some contemplative moments. Today we had an option to walk along the potentially shaded river or take a 2k short cut on the road. We usually take the scenic route, which I would say signifies the way Carson and I live our lives. We dont generally go for the short cuts. The tough part about the camino is our minds tell is one thing and our bodies say another.
Tonight we found ourselves immersed in spiritual love by the nuns at the albergue. We participated in a group sing a long, which was incredible. We found ourselves at the grocery store ready to buy items for the albergue potluck when we ran into 4 other friends staying at other albergues around town. So small world to randomly know other people around Spain!! After, we went to mass and were blessed in a special ceremony for pilgrims. It was the nicest of them yet, with the nuns.
I feel an incredible amount of love for Carson, but also love most everyone i meet along the way. Feeling very blessed:-)
Well put, Jenni. We love you too :)
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