Hola Todos!
Wow! A whopping 40C today in Polla de Siero and yesterday, 35C! No complaining on my part, though, as I know most of you are living with much lower temperatures and only expect it to get colder! I am sending warm rays of sunshine your way! Generally, though, the mornings start off anywhere from 14C to 20C, so makes for lovely walking weather! The sound of cowbells (which can be found on, of course, cows, but also sheep, goats, donkeys and even horses) generally jingle off and on throughout our walks, the birds sing just for us, and there is always a fountain gushing with fresh spring water to be found just when we need it. We have been blessed with staying in some of the most charming and welcoming albergues, the beaches have been beautiful and clean, my skin is turning golden brown, and we are surrounded by lovely pilgrims (love to Valeri, Thomas, Pedro, Suzanne, Imke and Stephan!) who help to fill our afternoons and evenings with laughter and feasting...yes, the joy is flowing easily now!
The Full Moon was especially lovely. Up here in Asturias country the favourite drink is a tarte cider at only 4% alcohol and we drank!!! I taught the group a lovely full moon song our circle sings called ´Nyssa´and the sound of all our voices coming together under the pale glow of the moon was magical! I, and others, took turns singing other songs and we cheered and hugged and felt especially close for a little while. A very special time!
Today Juan and I turned off of the Camino Norte and onto the Primitivo way, which I´m told is an even more challenging route, but we are up for it! When once we could cover up to 6kms per hour on the Via de la Plata, we are lucky to travel 4kms per hour on this much more physically demanding journey. My body is thriving, though I did tweak my knee a little. I wrapped it for a few days, but now am simply taking good ole anti-inflammitories and, as always, applying Traumeel. No worries, all is well...
And so, how about you? Write me, talk to me, let me know how you are! Know I love each of you and think of you on this wondrous journey! Be well, walk with joy in your heart and a song at your lips!
Loving you!
Kim xo
PS sorry for the lack of photos, but uploading doesn´t always work so well from the libraries and public sites! Will post more when I can! xo
