Only 100km left...

So, it´s been a while since I´ve been able to sit at a computer for a long period of time and it´s about time for an update.

I last left you in Hospital de Orbigo on Day 26...

Day 27. Murias de Rechivaldo:

Met a lovely woman about my age on the top of this crest with a beautiful cart with fruit, pastries and beverages for the pilgrims by donation. She had walked the Camino last year, and when she returned home to Barcelona decided that the city was too busy, and all about the sell sell sell and buy buy buy. So she packed up and moved to a tiny village along the Camino to care for Pilgrims! This was awesome, but definitely made me think about what it is going to be like trying to get readjusted to life in a big city. PLUS...stayed in a lovely Albergue where there were only 4 of us!

Day 28. Foncebadon:

Superb walk up a mountain with beautiful views passing all sorts of old ancient villages. Got to the first crest and there was a red swing hanging from a strong tree...JUST FOR ME!!! So I sat and had a water break on the swing-LOVELY! Village lined with horses, goats, dogs, and of course, cats. Tiny abandoned village, but the most lovely albergue that made their own goat yogurt and honey which I was more than happy to partake of! Today marked the end of my 4th week!

Day 29. Molineseca:

Gorgeous walk today as well! Up a little more, with the enormous iron cross standing at the crest. Got to see the mist rise over the mountains today. Got the ULTIMATE compliment today... "You sure look relaxed!" This was awesome to hear, because I DID NOT come on the Camino to rush through my day. I take my time! Otherwise I would not make it. I would end up hurting myself!

Day 30. Cacabelos:

Was able to help out my South African friend Tash today. She ran into a nasty snag and had not even enough money for the next 2 days. I gave her 100€ and told her it will work out. We walked the last 7km together, and about 4km before Cacabelos walked by this HUGE fountain, and I could not pass up the chance to run through! Tash and I took our bags off, and ran beneath what felt like a waterfall! So lovely though to be like children once and a while!

Day 31. Trabadelo:

Had a leisurely day today...layed on the couch and watched Spanish TV...hahaha... walked mostly along the highway, but underneath this huge expressway on STILTS through the mountains! Reminded me of Hawaii! I met a French-Canadian named Adelle, and we cooked a lovely dinner together.

Day 32. O Cebreiro:

Tash sorted out her money issues! So she handed me my 100€ with a huge grin on her face, so glad to have worked everything out! Climbed another massive mountain today and am staying right on top. I arrived just before the rain hit...what good timing! Drank tea, as I was trying to ward off a cold that I felt coming on. Tash, Myrle (63 year old woman from Vancouver) and I made dinner together and had wine and chocolate as well.

Day 33. Triacastela:

The cold hit me like a ton of bricks! I woke up last night with a fever, and threw everything off of me. Stopped in every town today to drink juice and water, and use the lou. Could not stay positive. BUT found and Albergue that had a BATH TUB! And although I was hesitant at first, I jumped right into a STEAMING bath and soaked for 20 minutes! Made chicken soup and went to the Pharmacy...here´s hoping!

THE LESSON FOR DAY 33: Shit!

Sometimes you have to go through shit, other times you are able to avoid the shit, and sometimes you choose to go through shit because it´s faster!

This lesson was a mirror image: my thoughts, and the actual cow shit that was EVERYWHERE!

Day 34. Sarria:

That cold medicine must have been strong! I was able to breathe through my nose again! Had a beautiful (though long) walk today. Gorgeous tree covered lanes through old villages.

Day 35. Portomarín:

Today was my day to be a child again. I walked the Camino with the heart of a young girl today. I walked slowly, and would stop to pet a dog, or to coo a horse. I would make up stories about where streams led, and would pretend there was some royal wedding taking place in a Chapel in the distance. I tried stepping only on stones and avoiding the earth. I flew down the lane with my arms out like a plane. I ate some chocolate. I had so much fun, I realized that I didn´t really take any breaks! But, I was doddling so much that it took me just as long as if I HAD taken breaks! What a day!