I'M BACK ON THE TRAIL!!! WOOT!!!
Wow, what a difference just one down day makes! WHOO! My feet feel SO much better! Taking advice from sin friends with had my first experience with Jakotrans today (a pack transfer service) - it worked as it was supposed to. I took a slack pack for the day and had my burden transferred to my scheduled albergue.... See, you HAVE to plan ahead to do this, no winging it. Bottom line, a down day and a light day and I'm feeling back to my energetic self! Hah, the Camino's challenge was accepted and conquered.
Today's walk was nice, kind boring after a bit, but nice. They planted trees to line the Camino and it provides shade and reassurance that you are on the Camino path.
Now tomorrow, I think I'm nuts.... No, check that, I HAVE to be nuts! I'm going to get up at 2:45am local time and walk under the eclipse! See, told you I was nuts! But hear me out, so many people walk for a bit on the dark, it's a Peregrino tradition for many. So, I started looking at the full moon schedule and what do I find?! Tomorrow AM, is not only a full moon, but it is a super-moon (30% brighter), and its the blood moon or a lunar eclipse... WOOT! So, in planning, I wanted to walk the Meseta in the dark once (check, done already), but I wanted to really under a full moon... If I had pushed ahead and didn't take downtime and split up my stages, I would be off the Meseta and in a place where my view would be obscured... Didn't happen, I'm here to view it!
Ooh, and its ones of a bazillion end of the world prophesies, I've survived every single one so far, I hardly think this one is the real one... Hell, if it is, I'll be outside to face it head on. Either way, my walk has been made possible, I'm going to do it.... Or peek out the window, roll over, and go back to sleep. I reserve the right to change my mind.
Anyways, I'm going to bed now. More to come tomorrow!
Buen Camino!
Kevin
We will be sending you a "buen Camino" tonight as we go down to the Eastern Prom to see our magnificent moon!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and profound beginning to this next stage of Your Way. May you be open to receiving all the gifts the Camino will offer you in the days to come. Ultreya. R & K
Cousin! Your sister Lynne told me if your wondrous journey and i read all of your posts. I hear you, about the transformative power of unity and community, and i promise you it is where we are heading as a planet. I really love talking about communing with nature and stuff many consider woo woo or new age, but i see it as connection, to our true self, to the planet, and to all life. I am bursting with pride and excitement and i eagerly anticipate more stories. I would love to hang out after you are back and settled. Peace! Jen Adams
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of you, honey. I know that the down day was not something you wanted to do, but it has made a difference and you are able to continue on your great journey. What an awesome way to see the super moon. I love you so much. Can't wait to hear about your next day's adventure.
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