Hi Everyone,
Once again I can´t remember the name of the town I am in ( oh I found it! It´s Ponferrada.). I arrived about 30 minutes ago, took a shower and here I am. The last two days have been really beautiful. I am in the mountains, walking by myself and it is so quiet and peaceful and gorgeous all I can do is say Thank You , Thank You Thank you. I just am so grateful I am here.
Last night I stayed in an almost deserted mountain town. There are two albergues, luckily I got the good one, the one that served paella and great wine for 7E. I wasn´t sure when I saw my bed, it was the top bunk again and when I tried to climb into it, the bed started to tip. I waited until a big guy climbed in the bottom bunk and everything was fine. There were two love birds cuddling in one sleeping bag. This was a first. They were just off to my side and although English wasn´t their first language, it was the common one. I thought I was listening to an old movie, they called each other darling all evening. It was like listening to Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn on an early date. I was happy to have my iPod to go to sleep with.
One my walk today a sort of young Spanish man (fellow pilgrim)started walking near me and pointed out wild thyme, lavender and a really great smelling plant I didn´t recognize. Now that is three times I have walked with guys from Europe who show me plants! There must be some herb message I am suppose to get. What a bunch of tender sensual guys. I wonder if he is a Biology teacher or something.
.There were more sheep today, and bells and shepards. I love this. I only have 8 more days to walk and so every morning when I start, I say a prayer that I see all that there is there for me to see. Sometimes I will be talking to myself and then I look up and catch my breath by the beauty. And every minute it changes!
At this albergue I ran into Andres, a young guy who I last saw in Jaca. He is still walking and happy I am too. I wonder where he has been?
There are people waiting to talk to their friends on this computer, so I.m going to say goodbye. I will be back soon.
Love,
Mary Mom
2 comments:
So you are back to Ann Lamott’s first prayer. “Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.” I am sure that your prayer to see, and hear, and feel all there is around you on these last days of your Camino is being heard and answered with blissful excitement. I have a feeling that your spirit guides are over-joyed with being asked and are conspiring to show you all the beauty they possibly can. And they throw in a few love-birds just for fun!
What a wonderful gift you are to the Universe, and the Universe to you!
I love you sweet sister Mary!
Oh my gosh, Mary...I hope it's not as cold there as it is here! Between the cold temp and the blowing wind-it feels like winter. Are you warm? I'm wearing my Auntie Marion's sweater from Norway these last couple of days.
My committee completed the Mayoral/City Council Forum last night. I am so excited to be done with both of them now, and we are now planning the Holiday Brunch.
Thursday is a luncheon with Satveer C. before he goes off to India to conjure up some business with that country. I pretty sure our gov is doing the same, though some same no because there is no money. I say yes he will go, saying the taxpayers won't pay for most of it. And...if he can bring import/export business from another country that favors MN, I might back that effort.
Also, I think our Lt. Gov. is likely on her way out. She has 2 very large jobs to do, one would be enough for most of us. And I think she's getting pretty cranky about things at this point.
I'm anxious to see you, and it's getting close. Take good care. I'm pulling for you girl, though I don't think you need it so much. You go girl!! Ginny
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