Today is the third day of walking and we are both feeling the strain of the journey. Luke managed to get a few blisters but has taken care of them well. I also have one starting, and I don’t look forward to caring for it as I’ve never had even one on any of my other hiking trips. The muscles are ever so slightly starting to adjust but as with any workout program, the third day is often the hardest, we both took a good long nap when we got to our albergue in Cizur Menor, after a 7ish hour hike. The thing about this workout program is that everyday is leg day. So we look forward to future ease as we stretch and rest.
The pilgrim community continues to be fluid. We see a lot of familiar faces, but also new ones. It is pretty cool to hear a little more about each person when you see then again. Today we also ran into Angela Peters, wife of Ed Peters, a Canon Law professor and prominent blogger. We had a nice chat with her before continuing on our way. It really is a small Catholic world. Tonight we were able to attend Mass which is not already available, and again made some food in the Albergue kitchen.
-Michael
Lynx,
Praised be Jesus Christ, now and forever!
Glad to hear that you are engoying following along. Let’s say that after our trips in France, we think that we understand you a little better.
It is now the 8th day and we’re used to the walking, but that doesn’t stop the blisters and the feet from reminding us of our journeying!
Thanks for the prayer, and be assured of ours!
Dear Luke & Michael,
Praised be Jesus Christ!
I am following your pilgrimage with great joy and unite myself to your prayers. I encourage you as you make your way to Santiago, to keep up the walk no matter how difficult or impossible it may seem. After the fourth day or so your body will become so used to the long walk that you’ll scarcely feel it. I must say that my favorite entries on your blog have been of your visit to France, but I guess you both know me well enough to have figured that out!
Bon courage! Buen camino! Looking forward to another year together!
United in prayer,
-Lynx