Lots of great conversations on our short walk today. In the midst of them I was reminded of this song I love… Wisdom and Grace.

Today was supposed to be a half rest day. We decided that instead of taking one full day off completely, we would do 2 shorter walking days and have 2 half rest days. Although I will say over 6 miles of walking does not feel much shorter to me!

This was a challenging day on the Camino, our route took us along a wooded path with rocky sections, and a lot more uphills than we’ve seen so far. Overall, moving more slowly, taking more care with each step.

It seems that I have become a little obsessed with walking surfaces since starting this Camino. If you had asked me what I thought would occupy my mind before starting this pilgrimage I am quite sure walking surfaces would not have made the list.

So, were there boardwalks today? Yes there were!

But also…

😊 - the sweetest smile from a stranger…

Well, it appears that yesterday was simply a test. That brief, mildly uncomfortable interlude on the narrow walkway, right over the river, half solid metal, and half metal grid, through which I could see the river flowing below… it turns out that was just a walk in the park!