The architect had fun with the toilets – I think he must have said, “Let’s centre the loos directly under the beams, that will look pleasing.”
Anyway, simple blogpost today, because if I opened my mouth it might say things like why on earth did I find myself wondering as I walked today what I could be doing with the six weeks I’ve got left in Spain other than walking? Why is it feeling so hard? Why am I staggering along so slowly? Why do the toes of one foot hurt after 5km every day? Have I lost motivation, because it seems less likely I will make it to Santiago on foot after the tooth fiasco? So if I am not going to make it, do I just do something more exciting now? And I’m tired of meeting new people, yet it seems churlish to not want to talk to them. The iconic Seamus from Ireland slowed to walk with me this morning and we had a perfectly pleasant chat before he took off up a little hill. Some time later I heard two ladies approaching me speaking Polish. Of course, I could have simply said, “Buen camino” and let them pass, but “Dzień dobry” escaped my lips and they, too, slowed to find out how I knew Polish. Another nice quick conversation, and then they too disappeared into the distance!
I know this is simply something to be walked through. All I have to do is get up again tomorrow and keep walking. I know that. It is just different when it´s not as enjoyable as it has been in the past and it is important to remember this as well as the magnificent vistas….
PS it’s raining and the temperature is staying low for at least another week according to the forecast 🙂
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There is always a lull somewhere in a long walk. Ice cream and hot chocolate or is cola cao always make things brighter!
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Good point – I had both Cola Cao AND ice cream today so that’s a bit of a worry!!! Probably good to consider I’ve walked 29 days now, plus had ten “disrupted” ones and a couple of travelling days too. And I haven’t gone far lol
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hi Rachael
this sounds tough. Thinking of you. We enjoy reading your blog each day. And I am always awed by your art. Celebrate what you have achieved already- be kind to yourself- the dental stuff has been tough, an unexpected obstacle for you to deal with. We miss you on Tuesdays (I think the guys may be going out for laksa this week). I hope your motivation and energy levels pick up in the days ahead 😊
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Thanks Joanne. I miss Tuesdays too (well you guys and stimulating conversation about things that matter!) I hope those guys have invited you!!!
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Remember your feet have to survive even after you get home, so consider the consequences of over doing the miles per day. Take care of yourself.
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Absolutely! The physio’s advice is to try to keep any pain below a 3/10. Definitely not been exceeding that. And when I’ve had to do a super long day (like into Burgos to get to the dentist) I tend to took a rest day the next day.
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That is good. Enjoy the adventure.
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