And now today. It was a pretty long day, but we made good time. We left right at 8 am and got in around 4:30.
It was bizarre to start in the dark and watch the sun rise. It was SUPER icey on the roads and we both nearly wiped out a couple of time.
After a couple of hours we got a delicious tostado at a bar. It´s just a giant, thick piece of heated bread with butter and jam.
By about noon we were out of the snow again. There was a lot of mud on the trail though. It was again through beautiful forests and little towns the whole day.
This town is a bit bigger and we were able to get new batteries for Justin´s headlamps and have internet! Still only 2 other people in our alburgue. I can´t figure out where everyone is.
Two more days till Santiago and then somehow to the ocean!!
Oh and sorry Amawalker we didn´t go to that school because we didn´t read the comment till now. It sounded really neat though.
Abrazos y calor!!
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13 years ago
3 comments:
Hi Kids!
Only a few days more and you will have accomplished an amazing winter journey! We're so proud of your endurance and good humor and spirit! Keep up the great work!
Love, Dad
This is a quick thank you to Amawalker:
Thanks so much for all your support and encouragement to Justin and Aleza as they trek through the snow and rain (and beautiful weather) of northern Spain. It's been great to know that someone with Camino experience and wisdom is keeping an eye on them through their blog. We really appreciate it!
Dan and Jan Sitarz
Hi there intrepid pilgrims!
The Lavacolla River was the traditional place for medieval pilgrims to wash and purify themselves before they entered the city of the saint. Its medieval name was Lavamentula - (mentula meaning phallus!) and roughly translates as 'wash your genitals'! Justin, if the river is iced over, you can be excused for not following tradition!
If, when you arrive in the Obradoiro Square, it is deserted and seems a little unwelcoming, or an anti-climax after such a long journey, just stay a while and remember the millions of faithful who have arrived there before you. You might feel the souls of pilgrims past through the soles of your feet - you be alone!
Have some Churros y chocolate in Santiago and, give old Jimmy a hug from me when you get to the cathedral.
Abrazos,
Sil
PS: Daddy Dan - I have loved following your boy and his girl along el camino. Perhaps Mom and Dad will follow in their footsteps one day?
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