Herretrials de Valcarce

After a long day yesterday, we began our 12 mile journey today over the third and last mountain range until Santiago.  We traveled mostly along the main road, passing through small villages and experiencing the local culture.  We left around 8:15 this morning and it was very cool, around 42 F.  So I put my fleece jacket and rain jacket on to protect me from the strong winds that were blowing, along with my wool Cal hat ( Go Bears) and headed up the mountain.  As we passed this small village, these three village elders were talking in front of this home, and on the balcony of this home was this elderly woman, wrapped in her bathrobe and blanket, sitting on the balcony in the sun and joining in the conversation with the three people below.  As we passed, we greeted them and they all wished us a Buen Camino.  The elderly woman on the balcony gave us a big smile and waved her hand in greeting.  It was if God was smiling down on us from the heavens approving of our journey...my God moment for the day.  As we passed through these small villages, we could see the mix of the old and the new.  Modern freeway bridges and traditional village life (see picture).  It's all part of our experience on the Camino.  Until tomorrow, Buen Camino !!!

Scripture passage - Sept. 12

Genesis 48:15

Prayer Companion(s):

Norma Gray