We stayed in an alburgue where pilgrims are encouraged to write on the walls. These are a couple of my favorite spots.
I left my mark, my favorite quotation:
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.
So throw off the bow lines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails.
Explore.
Dream.
Discover.”
– Mark Twain
I think RobO and I do a pretty good job of following it in life.
After León we spent a couple more days walking in the Meseta, arriving at a city called Astorga, which is known for artesian chocolate making.
RobO said people have forgotten what I look like because I don’t often put up pictures of myself. Check out those quads!
After a night in Astorga, we climbed the Cantabrian Mountains. It was our first full day of rain. Thundershowers in the morning, followed by steady rain with pea soup fog as we reached higher altitudes. I could feel the squish-squish of the water in my shoes with every step! Thank goodness the alburgue in Foncebadón had a fireplace where I could dry my shoes.
Hey DawnO! So nice to see your photos and read your thoughts. Told RobO the other day that I might want to try the Camino. He told me about you doing the trek (pilgrimage?). Amazing! You are an inspiration! Thanks.
Thanks for reading! If you have any specific questions I can definitely give you some tips! My biggest advice: DO IT!
DawnO