STILL on the Meseta. Not everything is ancient ruins, medieval towns, and endless fields of crops already harvested--just almost everything😀 But this morning on our way out of Leon we stopped at something a little different. The church in La Virgin del Camino provides a 21st century take on stain glass design. As well, the apostles and kings are sculpted in a stylized way that incorporates the Camino shell. The symbol of a pilgrim. Loved It! Feeling great today and I did collect a few Camino stories, but I will save them for later--I want to share one from WAY back:
• He is Italian. His features favour St. Nicholas--almost as old with a little more grey and black in the beard. He does have a belly that jiggles when he laughs...and he laughs a lot. At first we think he belongs with the Albergue, but then we realize that just like us he is a pilgrim. When Dad struggles with a question he drags over a nice young fellow that speaks Italian, Spanish, and English. Next we see him heading off with a wrench to fix a leak in the shower. At dinner he sits at the head of the table appreciating more wine than I think is possible. He is so enjoying the meal that our host brings him a second plate. He treats us like family and he is the papa. He strips to his boxers, crawls into his bunk, and breaks out in a healthy snore. In the morning he sleeps through everyone packing. One pilgrim speculates that he might be dead...but NO the big bear awakens...rubs his belly and declares he has had a fabulous night's sleep. Last seen he was wobbling down the Camino path riding an almost gearless bike with his beard blowing in the wind. Was Papa Camino real? Or perhaps we were in the presence of a very unusual angel unaware. Well, I've washed out my smelling clothes on the washboard. They are hanging on the line. I'm just going to put my feet up and enjoy the sunshine. You are Always in My Prayers. Love Mom. Dear H.S. Friends, He-walks loves to pick the wild anise beside the road. The licorice smell really keeps you awake. Have you smelled anise before? Sincerely, Flat L
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Homeschool S,L and Mom
10/2/2017 11:00:00 am
We have some in the kitchen mom uses it for her sore tummies. We don't like it so mom makes us flower tea with honey.
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Ray
10/3/2017 09:34:38 am
Yes it does have a strong taste, but I do love the smell. Sometimes in the mornings I can smell the plants even as I just walk by them.
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