We arrived at Castillo de los Templarios just as it opened. Three pilgrims in a Templar castle which covers approximately 16,000 square meters. What a hoot--up the spiral stairs of the turrets--across the bridges--peeking through the artillery windows--climbing the walls--checking out the catapult. I have decided that you are never to old to let your imagination run wild in a gigantic castle. Then of course more walking....
I apologize in advance that my pilgrim story for today will be a bit of a rant. I have been holding this one in for a couple of days and just need to get it out. Ironically, I want to address pilgrim-judging and in doing so am about to judge another pilgrim😕 He is from South Africa. He is retired. He spends considerable time showing our Belgium host pictures on his iPhone of basically what her white-privilege could buy her in South Africa. Then he starts in on his fellow pilgrims. His friend/partner volunteers for the confraternity of St James in Santiago. "Boy, I could tell you stories", he says. REAL Pilgrims don't use bag transport. REAL Pilgrims don't use public transportation. REAL Pilgrims only stay in Pilgrim hostels. I sat quietly, and a bit guilty, as he outlined the Pilgrim "sins", but after a few days of churning about this I would like to add my own Rule--REAL Pilgrims don't judge other Pilgrims. I've now walked every step of over 600km, but if for some reason one foot couldn't place itself in front of the other--I would take a bus. Also, this REAL Pilgrim stayed in a B&B the other night--that's right--with my own bathroom and towels. Oh, and after four days of being on electrolytes and pro-biotics I shipped my bag today in the 31C heat! Oh, oh, ....that's not even the first time...that is the fifth time I've had to ship my bag. I can't be a REFLECTIVE and HEALTHY Pilgrim if Im being a DUMB Pilgrim. Everyone has a story--we need to be willing to listen.....judgement free. You are Always in My Prayers. Love Mom (REAL Pilgrim).
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Nano
10/4/2017 09:05:16 am
No judgement here! Just a lot of pride in y'all!
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Mom
10/4/2017 09:51:51 am
Over 600 km....is that crazy or what? Love you guys.
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