Santiago Cathedral from afar.

Tomorrow, Madrid.

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Adios Santiago

Leaving on an overnight train
Don't know when I'll be back again.

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Tonight"s accommodations. Foncebadon, Espagne.

Goats roaming free. They make yogurt from goat's milk. Walked from 730 this aM til about 3 pm. Nice young Romanian man checked me in. I took a top bunk again; my choice. Hand washed my clothes, Hung them out to dry, showered and now sitting out in the sun. Dinner at 7; chicken paella and wine. Then sleep. First day I wore a jacket. The wind waS strong all day a head wind. Feet are tired. Hasta banana.

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on the road again...bus to Leon. Then bus to.Asrorga and back.walking through to Santiago. Loved Burgos, would return.

Bus to Leon. Then bus to.Astorga. Tomorrow back walking through to Santiago. Loved Burgos, would return. Lovely cathedral.

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cathedral in Burgos

Toured this huge cathedral yesterday. There was a Divinci painting inside as well as all the grandeur. Had dinner with a.family from Salt Lake city and next table over were some people I've seen walking.
Today I will bus it to Leon for the day then figure out where I will start walking again to finish in time to get to Santiago and to Madrid airport by 2 July. Looking forward to a long hot bath and really clean clothes.
Got a good rest last night. That always helps.
One thing I have noticed is that none of the toilets provide a way to dry ones hands, although a few have had hand dryer,but most have nada. So my pants have a second use. Also, my jacket has a second use as a pillow when not provided. I'm not complaining, just explaining what it is like on this walk.
Yesterday a young quite handsome Irishman passed me on the walk, pand as all folks do we said hello (hola) and Buen Camino (have a good walk on the path). This morning I sat next to him while eating breakfast. He remembered me and I found out he is a so.here and guitar player (teaches for a living). Check out his web site, WWW.keithburke.com , I haven't had time to do so.
Am waiting for a bookstore to open and then catch the bus. Until later, adios!

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Another way people travel the camino.

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At the top of the mountain today.

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One of the signs along the way.

pilgrims put stones and say a prayer.

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One of the prettier photos of today.

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Today's mud.

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Through rain,fog,wind, mud and more mud. Up up up walked elevation 450 to 790 km from Cizur Menor to Alto del Perdon where a string of windmills exists as well as a monument to the pilgrims. We left this am at 7:30. By 11:40 we were in Uterga for cafe con leche and a hot vegetable stew. We are now in Puenta La Reina for the rest of today. We wAlked 19 kilometers today, approx 12 miles. A very difficult 12 miles for sure. Many stories to tell but too hard to type on my phone. Love to all. Wish.me a buen Camino.

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The garden where we are staying. Weather turning poorly next few days. Wondering what lies ahead? Beautiful small town. Till tomorrow. Pops, had baguette,cheese,and choriso with cerveza. Hola to all.

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JUN 3, 2011Burguete

Photo taken as we departed Roncesvalles this am. Cousin Barb had foot problem, saw a Dr. and is now on antibiotics to clear up cellulitis. Staying in Burguete until she is better. Probably two or 3days.
Saw so many flowers on our walk this am. Found a lovely shop for cafe con leche and a baguette. Staying in a small but very quaint and very clean place. Seniorita is sweet too. 27 Euros a night for the room, 13 Euro each. The refugio was 10Euro ea. This is luxury and there is even a blanket. About froze last night as no heat and am not prepared for cold. Cannot carry it all. I slept in all my clothing and was still cold.

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We have arrived!

Long days. Too much to type with small keyboard. Arrived Pamplona too late to get to St. jean pied de port Took taxi with a couple from Vancouver we Bc so as ed a few Euros. Went to Roncesvalles to spend first night in refugio there. No France. All our walk will be in Spain. Goodnight moon.

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DEPARTURE DAY: June 1, 2011, Norman with my pack and poles

Emotional is the operative word for me today.  Knowing I am leaving HOME and all that the word connotes is a deeply emotional experience. Embarking on a month's journey brings one down to the core of what really matters most in our lives.  Waking up with Lila beside me (Norman was already up otherwise I wouldn't be mentioning Lila first) for the last time for a month brought on the tears.  I had to immediately go to Norman to hug him as hard as I could knowing this trip doesn't just affect me.  [Thank you Norman for having the courage to support me and also encourage me. I couldn't have done this without you.]

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