Along the way to Itera de la VegaThis morning I drank the most delicious cup of cafe con leche at 6 am at the hostel bar I stayed in last night. To be able to drink a coffee at that time of day is a rarity, usually bars don´t open until 9 am. I drank two in rapid succession and fueled I set out leaving Hontanas behind and walked along hay fields in the dark under the stars. No sounds really other than periodic church bells. As the sun came up I took a break at some ruins, all by myself with just the odd ambitious pilgrim walking by. 6 hours later after many fine moments, I am resting in Itera de la Vega. Socks are drying in the hot sun. Dinner will be with my camino friends and then early to bed.
Not much else to say really other than this is the most wonderful place to be right now and I feel fortunate and grateful for right now. It kind of feels like I am just emptying out thoughts and just concentrating on the basics. One foot in front of the other and paying attention to take care of aches and pains and to be as helpful to others as they are to me. The scenery both in the country side and through the hamlets is one surprise and delight after the other.
And I love speaking spanish and being immersed in this new (to me) culture. There is such a thing as heaven on earth.... truly. And I am most grateful to have this time in this way to say goodbye to my dad. Buen camino....
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