Miles today: 16.8
Miles total: 373.2
Hey guys! I think it's my turn to update you on our day. Can you guess what we did? Yup yup! We walked! So today we got up near 5:15 am and waited to walk. March and Sahra got all of our airplane and train tickets ready for after our walk. The idea that the walk is nearly over is a bitter-sweet thought. I am excited to sleep in however I gave thouroughly enjoyed talking to other pilgrims and the serenity of mountains.
So I have to write on four major things that happened today.
First, the mountain views. We walked today through several towns at a near set distance of 2km (1.5 miles) between each. It was foggy and misty so as we walked we could hardly see five feet in front of us. It reminds me of the Oregon coast because the road was winding with a steep drop beyond the left railing. There was a continuous line of houses along the side of the road and then after so many minutes we would find the town center with cafés and tiendas (stores). The climb up the mountains was pretty steep and very beautiful. With every step we rose up above the clouds and mist. The sunrise was very bright when we could see it.
The quietness of the altitude and the time alone has been very relaxing for me. It is strange to think that everyday we walk, and think, and then repeat. But I look back and remember, this is why I walk, to strip my stresses away and find who I truly am. It is exciting and scary, relaxing and freeing. That is until major thing number two came along.
The next great thing that happened today was not as relaxing or stress free as the mountains. After lunch we had made it about halfway and as we prepared for the second climb up it started pouring. It rained huge rain drops for a long time. It made the rocks a bit slick and the roads rivers. I might go as far to say that it was just as intense or more intense than an Oregon rain storm. It got to the point where we couldn't get any wetter. If we stepped in a puddle there was no motivation spend extra energy to go around it, nor did we really care that we stepped in a mud puddle. It did slow us down a little bit attempting to walk up a wet hill it we finished today, got dry, took warm showers and I can say, today was a pretty good day.
The third thing that has arrived is our milestones and accomplishments for the day. Really quickly, not that we have been counting but, it is day 23! We have near a week left of walking and less than 100 miles left!! We have also entered that province of Spain the Camino winds through called Galicia which is known for its Celtic influence. I am getting a bit excited to see the next culture change as we head over the mountain barrier between the provinces Galicia and Castilla-Leon.
The fourth thing I want to mention in not as important, but I do want to keep you updated on injuries. I am happy to say that our ankles/legs are getting stronger. Emi walked with her bag uphill and felt fine so that was positive. My ankle hasn't been bothering me as much and Lanie's just a Pro! Nothings has tripped her up except a few blisters, but she knocks those out quickly. She has walked so fast! We keep trying to encourage her to be a Olympic Professional run/walker. Apparently you can get scholarships for walking fast and without the backpack, she just flies! I am excited though to say, nothing new injury has occurred that may hinder us walking. Let us pray that all stays good.
The last thing I want to mention is that tomorrow is Lanie's birthday. She will be turning sixteen and she will be walking a solid 20 miles in Spain. How cool is that!?!
Thank you so much for your support!
Many blessings!
Mims
Special thanks for the day go to:
Uncle Brad Anderson, Patrick March, and Paul and Ruth Westlund.
Many thanks for our mile sponsors as well:
Kay Yanit, Jan Cornelius, Carynn Bratton, and Jeff and Holly Tomlin.
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