\June 30
Boadilla del Camino to Carrion de los Condes 26.5 km.
What an incredibly beautiful hike today. One of our favorites. WE hiked along a beautiful river canal once used for transportation, now used only for irrigation. There is an actual lock and dam system on the canal. We passed by early morning fishermen fishing for crayfish. We walked almost all day along beautiful gravel paths lined with shade trees, poppies, daisies, etc. We were serenaded by both bird song and frog song. We had a little picnic on the steps to a 16th century hermitage. Just gorgeous. The last 8 km. however were along the roadway in some pretty intense sun. Our albergue is one of the best yet. It is a convent run by nuns and the brothers of St. Vincent de Paul. It is immaculately clean, with plenty of services, and lots of space. We have actual beds, no bunks, with lots of room between them. There is a lovely breeze and it is just a piece of heaven.
We had a great meal at 3 o'clock. First course, lamb potato stew, second course quail and sea bass, chocolate ice cream for dessert. Yum! We found a market to get a few food supplies, and checked out the plazas a bit.
Tonight we attended one of the most beautiful masses I have ever attended. I was not the only one crying from the beauty of it. The love that emmanated from the priest and the nuns was truly amazing. As I am typing this two of the nuns stopped to wish us well. They are so loving and kind. The nuns sang beautifully and the priest gave each one of us an individual blessing. I cannot tell you how much it meant. And now, we must say, buen camino.
Hi Mike and Lorie, It was so special talking to you and getting to see you as well. Sounds like you had a good day hiking and the scenery really is lovely. Hoping you have another comfortable hostel to tonight and temps don't get too warm. Sending our love and prayers , Mom&Dad
ReplyDeleteHola me hermana y hermano, I have have been following you on the camino, but couldn't' comment until I had Maria help me with the details of why I couldn't send them. SO, guess who showed up on the front page of the Tribunes Sunday paper yesterday. Mike! The title of the Article is " Going the Distance" The sub title is "The MIssissippi River's mystique continues to hold an irresistible allure for adventures of all sorts." The article should be at lacrossetribune.com for anyone who would like to see it. It is a captioned pic of Mike in his Kayak on his River River Trip. It says 2007. Was it really that long ago? It also features others who've done it. We finally got to have a rain free day, so out on the river we went. It was beautiful weather and long overdue. I'm happy to hear your camino has been filled with beauty and interesting people and places. Como los Zapatos ( Que dice " holding up" ) ? Have you been tempted like Dorothy to lie down and nap in the poppie feilds? Venga los camino con Dio. Love, Mary
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