Los Arcos cont

Just had an error message so I cut short in the hope I wouldn´t lose my post. Today we were blessed with so many amazing happenings before 10:30am. First we went to the Wine Fountain - yes there was wine coming out of the spout at 8am. we drank from our pilgrim shells and shared the bread and wine together. A very special time. Onwards to cafe con leche served by a lady who was definitely an angel. She rushed to serve the line up of pilgrims, and then flew to clean up after us. We were about to leave when an old man hobbled into the square with one crutch. He wanted to give us a pilgrim stamp. We had to follow him around and up and down to his home where he proudly stamped our pilgrim passports. It was a privilege to get a glimpse of his home. We ended up spending an hour in the village, a long cafe break, but it was all worth it. It´s hard to describe how much the local people give to the pilgrims. The route is so well marked (at least so far). People greet us and wish us a Buen Camino. When we are about to make a wrong turn someone points us in th eright direction. We climbed to a church at the top of a hill and were met by another gentle, gentleman. He guided us intot he church, showed us where to put in our euro to turn on the lights. He proudly showed us what I beleive was a solid silver cross behind glass. He was so proud of his church and wanted us to share it. The heat today was not quite as intense as yesterday but still hot. My feet are still holding up although my muscles are getting a bit sore. Sleeping in the dorms is OK. thank you god for ear plugs! We arrived in Los Arcos about 3pm and did the usual shower, laundry and now it´s time for a beer! Cool beer at the end of the day - mmmmm! Thank you for all the kind messages you sent with me - you are in my thoughts and prayers each day. Hope all is well on the home front with renos and my special wee ones. Till next time Daphne