Tuesday, 15 May 2012
Azofra
Day 9 seemed to fly by! How can this happen? For the first time I got to our destination and still had energy to spare. Our group is starting to fall apart a bit with injuries. Holly is still suffering from shin splints and today Jane joined her in taking the bus. The remaining 4 of us left Navarrete at 7am. Another cold morning. Not sure of what the temperature was but by the time we got to coffee at Ventosa my hands were hardly working! Early in the morning we were a bit confused - the sun appeared to be rising ahead of us which of course was wrong. The arrows were pointing in the right direction and we were following. The joke was on us when we realized the rising sun was reflected in a tall building aheadof us. Coffee at 9am seemed to come after a very quick walk. The whole day we walked through vineyards - some well established, others new. There was a lovely breeze which kept us cool. On the way into Najera we saw a sign for free coffeee for pilgrims who arrived before noon. Found the restuarant at 11:40 so a great treat to sit out in the sun and restour feet. Had lunch of fresh bread and local cheese - it´s becomg a habit. Bumped into Holly and Jane who had just arrived by bus in Najera. It´s amazing who we keep bumping into on the Camino. We stay in the same place or pass each other on the trail and suddenly days later they show up again. However there are many who we don´t see because they are way too fast. The 4 of us arrived here in Azofra at 1:30 expeccting to see Holly and Jane. But they had to take a taxi and of course it was siesta time. We found a hostel and then hung out in the town square drinking wine until they showed up. 2 glasses of wine cost 2 euros! Admittingly they were small glasses - but a fun bargain. Now the laundry is done we are showered and ready for a pilgrim meal. Miss you all - big hugs for Ellia, Declan, Brynn and Nigel. Really appreciate hearing from you all (either comments onthe blog or emails to my yahoo account!) - sorry not many personal responses but the blogg is taking my time. till next time, Daphne
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Wish you very strong legs and feet and stay confident. Wine, cold beer, coffe and tapas will support you. We just returned from 4 weeks in Namibia and go now with you this blessed way. All the best from h+r in Breitenbach
ReplyDeleteHey momma,
ReplyDeleteLife is crazy here but we are enjoying the warm weather and fenced yard. The garden is getting planted slowly with lots if help from the girls. Ate our first three asparagus the other day. Renovations ate going well. I have been painting doors in the garage at night. They are dry walling and hope to be mudding by thursday. Stairs are working out well. I think the neighbors here are a bit shocked by all the activity in your usually quiet yard. Yesterday Ellia was running around naked as a jay bird when Gail brought her flute ensemble outside to practice. Oops! It was quite amusing. Hope you are holding up with the feet etc. at least you know you did everything you could to get ready. The training is paying off. Take care and hugs from the girls. Brynn is still using the potty quite a bit which is great. Ellia is a little unsure about the renovation but I think when the drywall is up the house won't seem so scary.
Love ya
Aly and co
Hi Daphne,
ReplyDeletewhat a variety in the temps you experience - cool breezes are wonderful. Went out to check on the old horses at 10 tonight and the mosquitoes nearly drove me back inside, but could not desert the equines.
Still catching up on your writings - no need or expectations for you to reply personally - time taken to post this blog is mucly appreciated. Walk on in good faith. in His love,
LP