Mt. Diablo

Yesterday, August 6 th, Randy Starkweather, my walking companion on the Camino, and I hiked to the top of Mt. Diablo and back down again as part of our preparation for our journey which begin on Sunday, August 11 when we fly from San Francisco to Paris, then from Paris to Biarritz In southwestern France.  The next day we take the train to St. Jean Pied de Port, France where our pilgrimage begins on August 15th.  The elevation of yesterday's climb was 3849 feet and it took us 7 hours to make the round trip.  This was a good practice, because the first day's walk on the pilgrimage we must cross the Pyrenees

Mountains, climbing to an elevation of 4,700 feet.  The days ahead are full of excitement and anticipation, but I know I must let go and let God through this whole experience.  Letting go of my plans and letting God do God's work in and through me.  I'll be keeping you all informed.  Let us pray for each other along the Way !!   Buen Camino !!