163km down and 613km to go (make that 600km as noted on a sign down the road.
The last few days have taken me through some beautiful countryside and quiet little towns. Sleeping is a challenge with the noise. Food is not always available due to the strange hours they keep. My feet are suffering too much with blisters and just aching. Most pilgrims can be spotted by the pilgrim waddle - imagine what it looks like (and feels like) walking across shards of glass. The people have been interesting, wonderful and helpful.
A highlight of the week was meeting a group of 4 little girls ages 4 and 5 coming out for recess with their teacher. I am saying hola and hello then what is your name. The teacher picked up on this and became very excited for her students to use their english. Not much English was said but group photos were taken with a new made paper-mache mask looking like a witch for an upcoming event. It was a precious moment because I have not been mixing all that much with the locals.
I need to find another place to add photos.
