Leaving a two hundred year old Albergue and arriving in city centre Burgos was quite a contrast. There are really few words that could grasp the magnificence of the Cathedral--spires like Familia Sagrada and more side chapels than I have EVER experienced. However, I was definitely also fascinated by the gritty side of the city as we passed under the busy streets of the Burgos Burbs. And, of course the stories of the pilgrims:
• He is from Switzerland. By trade he was a butcher. In 1974 he spent a year in Toronto. His father called him back home to take over the family business. In 2006 he sold the Butcher Shop to his apprentice--his children did not want to carry on the tradition. He wanted to do something different ... meaningful. This is his second Camino. Both times Switzerland to Santiago. He has been on the road since July 9th. His advice on blisters, "Nothing lasts forever--Nothing." • She is from Winnipeg. She was born in Poland. Her father died young. Her insurance firm laid off twenty--she was one. Her mother is worried that she travels alone. "On the Camino you are never alone--lots of mothers", she says. Every day she prays for a different member of her family but some days she says she just needs to pray for herself. She asks me about KW--maybe we will be almost neighbours. Lots of kind wishes with regards to my blisters. I have included a picture for those not squeamish. Nope...nothing on them in the picture...just me....my disgusting feet...and be thankful it is out of focus😄 Took a taxi to a big box sports store today. The shoe-guy basically said "$&@#%" (rough translation from Spanish). He sold me the Camino equivalent to bedroom slippers--soft running shoes. So, sadly my beautiful hiking shoes now hang from my pack. Learning a lot about capacity and endurance. You are Always in My Prayers. Love Mom.
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Nano
9/20/2017 05:20:53 pm
Can you take a day and rest your feet? All of your kids are equal parts disgusted and impressed by your blisters. Lots of love!
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Mom
9/21/2017 05:56:25 am
I am disgusted by my blisters😄 Only 20 km today and 20 km tomorrow...relatively flat with soft shoes.
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Berendina Donkersgoed
9/20/2017 06:34:07 pm
WOW Diane .. That looks and is soooo painful. I am glad that you are getting through this and experiencing lots of interesting stuff, but I will be happy when you are back home safe!!! Hugs & Love to you both... Bernie
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Diane
9/21/2017 05:58:14 am
Hugs Bernie. I am hanging in there. Every day I am amazed and also want to cry😄 Miss Ya'll.
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HomeschoolS,L mom
9/26/2017 09:34:32 am
That is the worst blister ever. We will pray it heals quick S&L &mom.
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Ray
9/26/2017 10:13:30 am
It is slowly healing. Thanks for your prayers.
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