The Pilgrims have passed 100 km and have 12 more to go! Today began with rain that lasted about 20 minutes (in a 4+ hour walk, 20 minutes isn´t so bad) but then cleared and was a lovely day. The walk took us through a varriety of environments but what was most interesting is that we clearly saw more people on the road than any other single day.
There is a lot of excitement as we make our way down the road, but there is also a lot of desire to get it done, too. in all of this, it is hard to believe that we are nearly at the end of our journey out and that it will soon be time to begin the journey home. Knees and feet are feeling the effect of all the walking, but in some ways, it is easier to walk than it is to sit. There is also the whole aspect of group sharing in an experience that no one else we know has shared - it forms a certain esprit de corps.
This afternoon we took a trip to a 10th century monastary. The monks, being Cistercians, didn´t have much to say - we had to read our own guide.
Tonight´s dinner was a sharing of strange and unusual gifts. Adam has a most impressive range of unique gifts and talents to share at a dinner table. Kathleen cackles better than most.
We will be in Santiago before you get up in the morning. We´ll remember to say a prayer for you all.
Peace from the St. Mark Pilgrims
God sent the rain to cool you off... Your feet may hurt but keep your eyes on the purpose of this journey.. PEACE & BLESSINGS
ReplyDeleteJoShirlon
This will always be special for all of you, and we are sure it has built a life-long bound amoung all of you. It is definitely a unique event and you probably have lerned things about yourselves that you did not know previously. Those of us who have followed your journey will surely want to hear more about it when you get home. Celebrate your accomplishment and savor the shrine of St. James.
ReplyDeleteOur prayers continue to follow you.
No pictures of Pastor today?
Jerry and Betty