We have entered the Meseta. As far as the Camino Frances is concerned the Meseta is the section on the plateau of Central Spain between Burgos and Astorga. The dreaded Meseta is hot and dry and it is important to carry tons of water. Some Pilgrims skip this section. For us it has been a day of blessing:
• At our morning coffee stop he bumps my chair. I say sorry. "You must be from Canada", he says. "Are those new shoes?" He is from Australia. He is 73 and has hiked most of those years. He has the same soft shoes. He shows me how to tie them properly. He tells me I need to change my socks every 10 km and watch for grit 😄 Later we find shade in a rare grove of trees. We have bread and fruit. He and his wife share cream cheese, tomatoes, and olives. It is a feast. They are a blessing in our lives today. • On the dusty road just outside of Burgos we enter a small church. It is dim--soft music is playing. Two sisters wait inside. One takes my hands. Although I do not understand every word I know I am receiving a blessing. She slips a small medallion with Mary over my head--for my travels. The other, well over 85, offers to stamp my credential...she also takes my hands...blesses me and smiles. I am feeling valued. As I leave the younger sister whispers, in English, "We are on Facebook!" • We arrive at our small Albergue in Hornillos. I sit beside a lady from Nevada. She has enjoyed the heat of the walk. She sees my blisters. "Let me get my brother--he is a Scouter--and a blister expert" He brings his kit. He drains and cleans my blisters and dresses them. I tell him that he is a blessing in my life today. He tells me that when he was walking he knew that today was the day he needed to "wash someone's feet". For my needs this turned out to be more than symbolic. We hug. The soft shoes are working well and so we keep on walking. You Are Always in My Prayers. Love Mom. Dear H.S. Friends, I am on the Meseta and it it hot and dry. It is a Plateau. We drink a lot more water. Can you think of some other smart things we should do when we are walking in the hot sun? Sincerely, Flat L
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Homeschool S.L and mom
9/26/2017 09:14:54 am
Hello Flats! Definitely stay hydrated , we went to the IPM mom says she melted. She didn't actually melt but she almost did. Wearing hats and finding shade to rest is helpful. Also eat light foods. Mom says no heavy food or milk I might barf.
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Ray
9/26/2017 10:10:51 am
Great advice about the sun. I keep my hat on and try to keep drinking lots of water, it can be heavy carrying a lot of water. One day there was 17 km with no water available.
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