Three figures often are displayed on the cross in Galicia, Jesus crucified, the co-redeemer Mary, and Apostle Saint James.
Day 40, May 16 ~ Day 40
0 miles, 470 miles REST DAY #4
Altitude: 124 meters
Weather: blue sky with clouds 60-75F
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
FINISHED FIRST HALF
Leaving France is hard. I should have eaten more food, should have drank more wine, should have paused more to take in the beauty, should have learned more French….no one wants to leave France.
I spent hours on a computer improving my blog. Days are in sequential order and all pilgrimage pictures have been enlarged (London, Yorkshire, and Paris pictures are still in small format).
Jeffery and I had a long walk by the river cementing our friendship. It is his prayer card I drew in Le Puy and by shear chance met him 350 miles later. His family and I are bound. His wife joins him in days and with Camino magic I will met her too.
Day 39, May 15
13 miles, 470 miles
Altitude: 124 meters
Weather: blue sky with clouds 60-75F
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
FINISHED FIRST HALF
For eight years I dreamed of walking the Camino from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France to Santiago, Spain. Three years ago I learned The Way begins in Le Puy, France doubling the length of the pilgrimage. There is such a huge feeling of satisfaction knowing I have completed the harder half. Arriving in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port I feel like the sage pilgrim knowing all you need to do is walk and walk and walk.
Day 39, May 15
13 miles, 470 miles
Altitude: 124 meters
Weather: blue sky with clouds 60-75F
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
FINISHED FIRST HALF
Here’s the answer.
Day 39, May 15
13 miles, 470 miles
Altitude: 124 meters
Weather: blue sky with clouds 60-75F
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
FINISHED FIRST HALF
Roses bloom richly in this region. The air carries the heavy scent of roses. Nature seems to be the best horticulturist.
Day 38, May 14
17 miles, 457 miles
Altitude: 124 meters
Weather: blue sky with clouds 60-75F
Ostabat
Walked with the man from Hawaii and other creatures.
Day 38, May 14
17 miles, 457 miles
Altitude: 407 feet
Weather: blue sky with clouds 60-75F
Ostabat
Walking high grounds isn’t one major ascent. It’s continuously ascending and descending for spectacular views.
Day 37, May 13
0 miles, 440 miles total REST DAY #3
Altitude: unlisted
Weather: clear, overcast 58-72F
Aroue
Taking a rest day is harder than it sounds. Walking has become natural. As I am sporting healing blisters, a day out of my boot and off the road is wise.
Day 36, May 12
13 miles, 440 miles total
Altitude: unlisted
Weather: clear, overcast 58-72F
Aroue
During the pilgrim blessing at Le Puy, I was encouraged to take a prayer card written in English.
Bless all my family. Keep them safe from harm. Give Arthur and Ava strength to live.
Stopping at each chapelle and cathedral along the Chemin, I have reflected on this prayer request.
Thirty-five days later I met my first American, a man from Hawaii. It is his prayer card I carry.
Camino magic. Maybe I should buy a lottery ticket.
Day 36, May 12
13 miles, 440 miles total
Altitude: unlisted
Weather: clear, overcast 58-72F
Aroue
See the Pyrenees. Soon they will be behind me.
Linda Scandore 