Hi everyone,
I was in Leon yesterday. It is so beutiful, the cathedral especially. It is all stained glass windows. I felt like I was in a kaleidiscope. Oh, it was beatuiful. The day was cold and really rainy. It just poured. I had a very short walk, something like 15k and stayed at a Dominican albergue. It was fine. When I left in the morning for Leon, I left my guide book in the albergue, probably on the top bunk. I am pretty sad about that. It was my buddy and I had some notes in it, but it's gone unless someone fast carries it to me. On the other hand, while I looked for my guide, I found my knife! It fell into the lining of my backpack. I also threw out my water system because it sprung a leak. Also I got my hair cut off. It was hanging in my eyes in the rain. I walked into a salon and said I want something hip, please. It looks good. Then later I bought a guide book. The only one available in English. I felt it was too heavy, a woman I had dinner with last night and I decided it was at least 2 lbs. but I bought it anyway. Halfway through my walk today, I decided it was too heavy and was going to throw it out. I was in a park having lunch and looking at the trash basket when a man walked up to join me for lunch. You guys are so smart you already know what happened. He was from Ireland and asked if he could look at my book because he didn't have one. I said here, keep it. So, no hair in the eyes, my knife back, no heavy burden from the book and a beautiful sunny peaceful walk. I will be in Astorga tomorrow night. I saw the mountain range that we will hike over. This time instead of being ominous it looks exciting to me. I can't wait to go up up up and down into Sanitago. Although I guess it's up and down and up and down into Santiago. Whatever, I am getting so excited. I never let myself believe that I could actually do this and it looks like I might.
I think it's time for my dinner. Have a great night.
Alison Its meant to be that I see you skate.
Jolynn thank you for making all of the reservations in NYC. I am looking forward to being with you there again.
Maggie I will try to call again.
Barb I think it I about 180 miles away. Fargo is it.
Bye again.
Love,
Mary/Mom
2 comments:
Thanks for all the detail. Hope the weather gets better. It is off and on nice and rainy here. More mountains! I found that a little fear helped the trip over--the adrenalin.
I miss you and am sure looking forward to the 19th.
Love,
Barb
Hi mom! Sounds like you are really in the home stretch, how exciting. I got an email from Anna today with a lot of Rotary info. You should call me or call Jon G again. I have his number (as does Alison) if you don't have it any more. I hope to talk to you this weekend.
xoxoerika
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