My 500 mile pilgrimage- El Camino de Santiago (The way of St. James). This solo backpacking trek follows a historic and spiritual trail located in Northern Spain. I will be what is called a "Winter Pilgrim" from February 3 to March 8, 2011. There is a strange, but compelling calling for me to do this. Follow me, won't you. . .?
Sunday, February 6, 2011
1145 Hrs 2/6/11
I started this morning at 0800 hrs instead of 0700 because Madame Jeanine would not allow me to leave since le Sun had not come through the fog yet. Almost right at 0800 it was like the fog lifted only enough to clear the path I would be taking and give me direction so as not to let the outside distractions convince me of doing something other than walking.
I am now stopped to have some fruit, crackers, and tea that Jeanine made for me at this beautiful secret spot just off the main road that I'm sure only the walkers know. I have 11.5km and still quite a climb ahead to Roncesvalle for the night.