Monday, September 7
buen camino
hola...we are now in azofra...a small town with not much in it but a double person room in the municipal refuge...so we think this is paradise. from where we left off....irache, where they make the wine, was very pretty....we sampled from the fountain ... really a spicket..but it was good. visited the monastery there which was very beautiful. we walked on to los arcos with a cute young australian girl who shared a room with us there. we attended another mass with a very special pilgrim´s blessing. the next day, on to viana....then thru logrono with a night in navarette. a typical day consists of up about 6am, leave about 6:45 or 7:15, walk a few miles to the next town for a most needed coffee and pastry. then on for a few more hours, sometimes stopping in a small town for lunch or picnicing along the way. we are in rioja region for you wine aficionados...so lots and lots of vineyards...we have sampled the grapes...pretty good. we usually have a bocadillo for lunch...like a loaf of french bread with cheese and sometimes ham and some fruit and chocolate we bought at the market. when we get to our destination, we check into an albergue or refuge, wash clothes and doctor our feet. dinner has been at local restaurants who serve pilgrims meals, meaning 3 courses with a full bottle of wine for a small amount of money...we always have ice cream for dessert and the wine mellows us out to help us sleep with the others in the room. buen camino is the expression that everyone says as you pass them or they pass you...meaning have a good camino. we continue to meet people from all over...today a drink with a man from south africa. we are averaging 12 to 13 miles a day. we still have raw heals but they seem to be improving. we are getting a better rhythm...even got complimented from our fellow pilgrims on what good shape we are in. (just so long as they don´t see our sorry looking feet) THANKS AGAIN FOR THE COMMENTS AND EMAILS...WE LOVE YOU...GENE AND SUSU
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Mom and Gene-
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you two have really hit your stride! Way to go! Dad and I added up your mileage the other day and you've made it over 1/4 of the way already. You are doing so well and we're all so proud of you. EVERYONE is asking about you and is so happy to hear how well you are doing. Glad to hear that your raw heels are at least tolerable. All's well here - we miss you and are always so eager to get a new blog! Keep up the good work. We love you!
Ahhh! So grateful for another update :) Was wondering how far you would have gotten since the last one. You guys are making great time! Did you enjoy Navarette? I thought it was a cute little town. You'll be in Burgos before you know it! Enjoy the vino...and take care of those heels and each other. Que los angeles os lleven con alas en los pies! Un abrazo-
ReplyDeleteHi Honey,
ReplyDeletegreat newsy blog. Maybe someone could help upload some pictures?? Got your email and sent you one back. You are making good progress. Will watch for you at Google EARTH REALTIME. wEAR SOMETHING BRIGHT ORANGE IF YOU COULD. Keep the news coming. I am so proud of you both!!! Love, B.
Yeay!!!! Can't tell you how proud we are of you guys! Thinking about you ALL the time- As Claire said, everyone asks about you guys daily and is so impressed and inspired by both of you!! I am always so excited and proud to tell them all that you have already accomplished! Everone is great here....adjusting to school and the fall activities of soccer/baseball. Will is now a St. Louis Cardinal! Have tried to call a bunch, but Dad told me you ran out of minutes...keep up the great work!!! So much love to you both! Julie
ReplyDeleteHi Mrs. Cheats and Gene! I'm drinking a glass of rioja now in your honor!! I love keeping up with the 2 of you on your blog! Keep up the great work!! I'm so proud of your progress...can't wait to hear more details of your trip when you get back so the aods can start planning ours when our kids have gone off to college. :) Just wanted you to know that I was thinking about you on your journey. Buen Camino!! Clara
ReplyDeleteJack and I have been without service since you left but keeping up through family. Sounds like all goes well except feet. Plenty wine can overcome that. We keep you both in our prayers for a joyous voyage. Much love, Linda
ReplyDeleteHi Gene,
ReplyDeleteHope you are going to have a great day today. Playing golf and then probably head to Beaufort. Closing paperwork advancing and will close before the end of the month. Excited for the possibilities! All is well hear. The girls say they miss you and why am I not giving them their proper attention. Love, B.
Hi Mom L,
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed reading the blogs and it sounds like you are having an amazing adventure. I look forward to hearing all the stories in person. Be careful and have fun...you all are doing great!!! Love, John
Mom and Susu! Hope today was a good day for you!!! Been praying for your safety and for those feet daily.....still keep trying to call you but only get Spanish recording, but will keep trying! Happy travels....stay strong! What an awesome adventure! Love you guys, Julie
ReplyDeleteI am living vicariously through you travels. What I would give for my original knees and the ability to do what you all are doing. Keep up the good work.We are all very proud of you.
ReplyDeleteMartha and PW
Good morning Pilgrims!!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a restfull night in that Burgos 5-star. Feet feeling better and pack feeling lighter?? Check for goodie bags in the mail in Leon. In beaufort this weekend but the weather is overcast so don't feel bad. Will try to call this afternoon. We all need another newsy blog. Buen Camino!!! Love, B
Wow!
ReplyDeleteGene how proud we are of you. What a pilgrimage. Joyce and I are checking regularly. Love that communal sleeping, but the nighly bottle of spanish wine sounds worth it. Enjoy the splendor. Safe Journey.
Love
B & J