it is about 9:30 and I just returned from dinner and look forward to sharing a few thoughts. I knew that today would involve a steep climb … had no idea what that meant! It was pretty grueling and complicated a bit with a day of rain. Rhonda caught up with me and we compared experiences. It was good to connect with her. I met two young women from Taiwan. They asked me if I was okay and, I think kept an eye on me for a while. We all stopped at a small cafe and enjoyed a bit of lunch together. Others from Taiwan joined and at one point one of the young women asked me my age. I responded, 75. There were some audible gasps. We talked about why we were making the reason why we were making the Camino. They were basically wanting to travel beyond Asia. I mentioned that I was making the Camino for religious reasons and I recently retired. “You work a very long time!” was the response. I mentioned I was a Catholic sister … a nun … no idea what that is for them. Earlier, I also walked a bit with a family from Ireland – the children were about 10 and 12. What a great family experience.
The plan today was that I would hike to Rubiaes and then pick up a taxi back the hotel where I stayed last night. Well, it took me longer than planned so I missed that taxi so I would catch one of my own. While I was hiking, a man stopped his car and asked me where I was going. I explained the plan. He said, “How can I help you?” I mentioned that a lift so I could get my taxi. Fernando, a former air traffic controller, said he would take me to my hotel – save the expense of getting a taxi. We had a delightful visit. What a wonder of the gifts that await me on the Camino.
As we were driving to the hotel, a faint rainbow appeared. Tomorrow I am on my way to Tui and a break day on Wednesday.
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