Stuff your eyes with wonder, live as if you'd drop dead in ten seconds. See the world. It's more fantastic than any dream made or paid for in factories.
- Ray Bradbury
Today I walked from Melide to Pedrouzo covering 33.9 km, 21 miles, and 48,601 steps. All the dry weather that I experienced during my first 3 weeks on the Camino has vanished. Over the past 3 days, I have experienced the wrath of the Galician weather. Today was very cold and rainy. So far, I would sum Galicia up in 3 words. COLD-RAIN-FOREST...sort of like Seattle on steroids. The trails were very slick and hazardous again today, so I had to really slow my pace down, especially on the descents.
For the first time today, I really found myself wanting to be done. Aside from hiking in soaking wet shoes all day, my feet are hanging in there. My back has started to ache over the past 3-4 days, and my body is feeling the effects of 26 consecutive days of walking 8-10 hours a day. I'm worn, but hopefully a bit wiser as well. I learn lessons out here everyday, and I'm very grateful for that.
If all goes well, I will set off in the morning and try and complete my final leg of the Camino. Santiago awaits me!! It is only 20 km away. The trail continues to get busier as I close in on the destination city. Most places were full again in the town where I'm staying tonight. Santiago will be even busier, so I've already reserved a room there for tomorrow night. It is time to sleep a few hours before I set off.
Here are some pics from the last few stages.
Lights out.
- Ray Bradbury
Today I walked from Melide to Pedrouzo covering 33.9 km, 21 miles, and 48,601 steps. All the dry weather that I experienced during my first 3 weeks on the Camino has vanished. Over the past 3 days, I have experienced the wrath of the Galician weather. Today was very cold and rainy. So far, I would sum Galicia up in 3 words. COLD-RAIN-FOREST...sort of like Seattle on steroids. The trails were very slick and hazardous again today, so I had to really slow my pace down, especially on the descents.
For the first time today, I really found myself wanting to be done. Aside from hiking in soaking wet shoes all day, my feet are hanging in there. My back has started to ache over the past 3-4 days, and my body is feeling the effects of 26 consecutive days of walking 8-10 hours a day. I'm worn, but hopefully a bit wiser as well. I learn lessons out here everyday, and I'm very grateful for that.
If all goes well, I will set off in the morning and try and complete my final leg of the Camino. Santiago awaits me!! It is only 20 km away. The trail continues to get busier as I close in on the destination city. Most places were full again in the town where I'm staying tonight. Santiago will be even busier, so I've already reserved a room there for tomorrow night. It is time to sleep a few hours before I set off.
Here are some pics from the last few stages.
Lights out.
7 comments:
Amazing that you will reach Santiago tomorrow Eric! I'm sure your body will rejoice. :) I hope your final leg is a good one.
It's going to be strange when your journey comes to an end. We've grown accustomed to following your days and your steps. Miss you LOTS!
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