I left the Albergue at about 6:45 and found my way through town pre-dawn. How lovely to come across the bridge with the reflection in the water.
The early morning light made me think that I should leave early every day.
I loved the view of Cirauqui from a distance looking over the fields of grapes.
I walked slowly through the town taking in the arches and narrow streets.
Soon it became much warmer and the sun was beating down on all of us on the trail.
Soon I caught up with John and Helene, new friends from Albany who I met on the last Portlandia American Pilgrim stroll in Portland the day before I left. They had soaked their feet in the water under the bridge.
We walked on and had lunch together at a cafe. I only had about 4.5 km. more to go.
I only walked 16.5 km today but I was thoroughly ready to stop when I arrived at La Casa Magica by about 1:15. There were no more steps in my body. It is magical place indeed. Simone called a taxi for me to go to the post office in Estella and I retrieved my sun glasses. Then I did laundry and relaxed for the rest of the afternoon.
I am looking forward to my fish dinner with about 19 other pilgrims.
September 1, 2014 at 3:39 pm
Nancy, Your pictures are magical, indeed…
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September 1, 2014 at 3:49 pm
I love your blog, Nancy. Your energy and enthusiasm is invigorating! Enjoy.
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September 1, 2014 at 5:06 pm
Love your blog! The NYT did an article about the Camino today, mentioned how crowded it has become. I’ll save it for you.
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September 1, 2014 at 5:07 pm
I’m so enjoying your photos, Nancy, and your narrative of places and people – thanks for sharing these lovely moments along your journey!
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September 1, 2014 at 5:27 pm
Lovin the pictures. Keep on truckin’ and sending pics.
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September 1, 2014 at 9:05 pm
How lovely were your photos! I have also been rousting myself out of bed early this summer to get the great light of the early morning.
Joanna
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September 2, 2014 at 3:05 am
Wow, what an incredible experience. Aren’t you glad you did this? We are amazed at all the fabulous people you have met. Keep going. You’re doing great! You are also doing a super job on your photos! Well done!
Thank you for your posts.
Linda and Jim
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September 2, 2014 at 3:54 am
thats pretty
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September 2, 2014 at 6:08 pm
Nancy, I eagerly look forward to your day-by-day accounts and all the wonderful photos. I’m so happy that you are having such a grand time. Jerry and I are up at Stowe hiking the rim of Mt Mansfield – the old man – the nose, upper and lower lips and chin and thinking of you while we scramble over all the rocks.
Keep up the travelogue.
Fondly,
Ann
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