I started the day feeling more like myself . . . helped, no doubt, by knowing that all I had to do was walk another 13 miles to Burgos where I would have a day of rest! We left as a group of pilgrims, joined by Mary and Lisa (the childhood friends from California who you met yesterday) and Cela and Mary (nicknamed the Minnesota twins). It was an uplifting morning along a peaceful path up to the cross at Cruz de Matagranda, past a dilapidated church, and through beautiful parkland where some of us refreshed our feet in the frigid river water.
Burgos is an architectural jewel with the Catedral de Burgos as its centerpiece. With its 21 magnificent chapels, it represents the evolution of Gothic art created by the great master builders and architects over a period of about 300 years from 1221 to 1567. However, what will remain with me long after I leave Burgos is the memory of attending Mass with friends who were sharing the joys and challenges of walking the Camino.
~ Buen Camino, Carol ~
Carol,
ReplyDelete"I'm glad that your feet are better. Thank God that He gave you the health to make the Camino. Have a nice day. I'm glad that you took a day off to rafraichir [refresh]. We'll be with you tomorrow as it is a day of rest. Your Mom and Dad rest with you and are proud of you."
Hello Cayenne of the Camino,
ReplyDeleteYou and Sweet Pea surely have earned your day of rest! Sleep long and well, lounge like a lizard and enjoy life! Love, your sister Suzetta XXXOOO
p.s. a few days ago it was snowing in Wyoming
Carol,
ReplyDeleteOn your day of rest, polish those diamonds on your shoes!!
Suzetta
OK rest up and relax. Glad you are better and going to Mass. Will say prayers you stay healthy. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a full recovery! Enjoy Burgos and you're day of rest. Buen Camino.
ReplyDeleteI forgot to ask, did you skip the airport route? Looks the the weather is cooperating and will make that day of rest more enjoyable. Robin and I are praying for you're safe journey. Buen Camino!
ReplyDeleteJourney looks beautiful everywhere you go. Sorry you were sick, but glad to hear you are better. Saying prayers for you daily! Enjoying your blog immensely. Thank you for sharing this adventure with me!
ReplyDeleteI missed your blog for a few days as we are back in the meeting routine here, only to read today of your trials of the past days. Glad you are feeling better and your feet are holding up. Still smiling, still having fun and looking great. Keep doing what you are doing and enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteMaria and I are so glad to hear in your latest post that you are feeling better and we wish that miles fly by but that you are also able to continue to absorb all the wonder and beauty that surrounds you. We cannot think of many folks that would even consider continuing on as you have after the last couple of days. It's amazing how you bring it back into perspective for all of us by simply stating "all I had to do was walk another 13 miles to Burgos where I would have a day of rest!" Bravo!! You are a truly amazing individual and an inspiration to all. May you continue to strengthen and always have the wind at your back. Thinking of you during your travels, Buon Camino
ReplyDeleteThinking of you today. Hope you will be rested tomorrow. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteCarol your pictures are spectacular and I love your blog. So happy you're feeling better.
ReplyDeleteLove, Robin