Day 9 Baiona to Vigo 2 km + a BUS You’ve heard the saying when the going gets tough the tough get going. Well, there’s another saying: not every bad day can become a good day. There was no trying that was going to get me through yesterday. I will spare you the details, but I got very sick in Baiona. We did the smart thing and took a bus from Baiona to Vigo—we weren’t the only pilgrims on the bus😄 Resting up to bring the energy to day ten. Day 10 Vigo to Redondela 20.77 km Last night our two-star hotel was fabulous. Ray went crazy over the juicing machine and probably murdered a half dozen oranges before we headed off. We could still see the coast and some pretty fabulous bridges, but we are definitely heading inland. We enjoyed a Spanish tortilla for lunch and are staying at a lovely hostel overlooking the vineyards. But, before I close off, let me talk about some of the pilgrims we met today. Heading out of Vigo we were inspired by a company of about fifty pilgrims walking with an organization called DisCamino. DisCamino is a project aimed at realizing the dream of people with different challenges to complete the pilgrimage to Santiago. Some with physical challenges were being pushed in wheelchairs or bicycle wheelchairs. Some with sight challenges were being assisted. Some were singing at the top of their lungs. But what they all were was smiling. They had the best Buen Caminos. Speaking of singing, let me share a little bit about another pair of pilgrims we keep meeting. Whenever they pass us they yell, “Hey Canada”. They told Ray he reminds them of Ichabod Crane (google it….not sure this is a compliment). They are about seventy-five and fast. One blasts a song by Foreigner on his phone. Every time the phrase “I wanna know what love is” cycles through he throws both of his arms up in the air. They are hilarious. Perhaps a different kind of inspiration? You are Always in my Prayers. Love Mom.
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JCW7
5/10/2023 06:56:53 am
What do you think your favourite food was out of all of the foods there?
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Diane
5/10/2023 10:12:00 am
Tortillas now that we are in Spain.
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NPWAS7
5/10/2023 06:59:55 am
The breakfast looked so good! Are going to miss the coastline? I sure would, hope you feel better!
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Diane
5/10/2023 10:12:50 am
I definitely miss the coast. And thanks…fully recovered!
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Kelsey, Molly, brynlee
5/10/2023 07:03:03 am
How long were you sick for? What were you sick with?
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Diane
5/10/2023 10:05:47 am
Probably something we ate. Although Ray was fine….he has a stomach of steel!
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Npw Alec Alex and Connor
5/10/2023 07:06:23 am
We’re there bugs In your two star hotel.
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Diane
5/10/2023 10:04:24 am
So far the only bug bites have been walking by the river. 😄
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Blake
5/10/2023 07:08:35 am
How big was that bridge?
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Diane
5/10/2023 10:18:40 am
The modern suspension bridge is 1.5 km…the medieval bridge about 300 m
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Autumn, Hailey and Kinzie W7
5/10/2023 07:09:17 am
How much juice did Ray get out of half a dozen oranges?
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Diane
5/10/2023 10:03:24 am
It took about 3 oranges per big glass of juice.
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NPW7
5/11/2023 05:53:58 am
How is the weather it seems pretty nice but I'm not 100%. Sure that a picture can show you the weather. Would love to find out how the weather is.
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Ray
5/12/2023 05:21:36 am
The weather has been great. Every morning starts a little cool (jackets on). But warms up to a very comfortable temperature for walking. We have had the occasional sprinkle but every day has had some sunshine as well.
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