1-2) Me and Allison
3) San Vitores and his head
4) Allison and the poppies
5) Wheat
6) More wheat
-Mark
Month: May 2017
Respectable 27.7km (17.2mi)
Little to mention on our walk today through wheat country. Last significant climb tomorrow until after the maseta.
We left Rioja and entered Castile-Leon region today. We’ll be in this diverse region until about 10 days until the end. I’ll miss the wine rows.
-Mark
Trying to post but most times will not submit. Not sure what I am doing wrong. Any suggestions? Please tell Nadine Happy Birthday for tomorrow. Praying. The pictures are just beautiful and fun times by all. Becky J
Not really sure about the posting problems. Sorry. Nadine and Ken have moved on again so I’ll miss her bday too. But I’ll text her for you.
Atapuerca
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Walked in the mist most of the day. It was nice to have cool weather to walk. K & N, met Sari from Finland last night and walked a bit with her today. She said to say ‘hi’. Relaxing with a couple from Northern Ireland 🇮🇪. Last two pics from San Juan de Ortega. -Cindy
Beautiful Cathdral’s and magnificent art work. Most of the Cathedral are from the 12th century.. We slept in a 14th century church last night. Wonderful experience with communal meals with 15 different nationalities represented. Amazing and awesome. See Mark’s part for pictures. Lovely! Nadine
The way today. Cool, Misty. Second picture in church where we stayed, drying out clothes after walking in the rain. Nadine
Stopping for tea and coffee
You never know who you’ll run into in Spain! Mark and Allison.
Communal dinner at Granon. – Mark
About last night…
As I mentioned, we stayed at Granon last night (met up with Nadine and Ken again ironically).
Granon is another donativo and that alone makes it special. Even more so however are several things they do there including…
Sleeping in the church belfry, preparing meals together, yoga/stretching, communal dinner, meditation/reflection time in the choir of the church after dinner and sleeping on mats (much more comfortable than you are probably thinking).
It is just a very unique and special experience and one that I will be remembered and treasured for a long time.
-Mark
Cindy # group
Cindy – I have not met you, but have heard of you through Mark and Nadine.  I am their sister-in-law.  I am amazed at how brave you are tackling Camino by yourself.  I do not think I could do this walk — especially without the support of familiar friends/family.  Hats off to you!  (but put it back on quickly, as the sun is warm there).  🙂  Blessings and prayers as we follow your journey from Virginia.  Carmen
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