We left Logrono this morning at 8- it is a big city and took nearly 45 min to get out of town. Walking in the city you must be very careful to watch for the yellow arrows. As you might have guessed, it was an overcast day threatening rain and before long our ponchos were out !! It was so good to have a day of resting, but I have to admit there was a mental battle going on... It didn't take long at all to go from "pilgrim" back to " impatient American with a credit card ". I trudged along trying to figure where we could catch a bus again! Today the wind was the battle-- that and only about 50 degrees. The good part was almost all of the 12 miles today was paved or hard roads, so no mud to deal with. We made it about 1/2 way and stopped at a cafe in Navareette. It is amazing how a hot coffee and a warm welcome can improve your mood : ) As we headed out of town we stopped in the church-- it was amazing! It wasn't possible to get a good picture because the rerderos was so huge - probably 8 stories tall and all gold- Majesty ! Here is a photo I found on the web but it is only about the lower 1/3 of it
It made me think of the faith of people 500 years ago who gave so much to build a glorious church like this. Soon after we walked past the ruins of a pilgrim's "hospital" from 1156. I thought about pilgrims then, walking in wet woolen clothing ( not fancy ponchos! ) with maybe a sack with some bread, walking from their faraway home...coming to this hospital for care- probably a straw mattress if that. I hardly know why I am doing this... The faith of those who have come before is overwhelming to me.
Our goal for today was Ventosa- the albergue of San Santurnino. It is so nice and welcoming ! Candles glowing and the rooms, showers and kitchen very nice. They have a large closet basically stocked as a store since their is not much else in the small town. We cooked a great dinner of pasta, bread, wine and a chocolate bar ! Nice conversation with Gernans, Australians & Canadians
Lisa and Cory, glad you had a nice rest day. Praying the weather will get better to reward your perseverance!! Supper looks good and you can't go wrong with chocolate. Love, Lisa
ReplyDeleteAMAZING church! I hope you have more photos to share when you get back on this side of the pond!
ReplyDeleteOne foot in front of the other!!
LOVE J
Thinking about you two constantly and praying for your strength. Yesterday's "pet day" had D. walking all over w/ a bird on his shoulder.
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa and Andy!
ReplyDeleteYour journey is amazing. I love reading your posts and imagining your route. You guys are dong such a great job. Love the pictures you have been able to post. Stay strong! Praying for a warm, sunny 'flat' day for you to enjoy.
Love, Jamie♥