Today started at 4:30am with many pilgrims getting up and heading out. I am not sure why they were heading out so early, two theories; they wanted to get to Fonsagrada for noon mass or they were worried about finding a bed in next town... the route is becoming more populated. Regardless it was noisy and so noisy or woke everyone up.
I started at 7 at a nice lil cafe in town for a cafe con leche and a cake. longer day with the usual climbing . It's good to travel with another pilgrim, it helps to keep your pace and conversation helps the miles move along.
Yesterday was the last day we saw Phillip, and we were laughing about something that happened on the big climb day...
As we were descending the peak, I was getting tired and kept stumbling over rocks. This was a bit scary as the edge was close. I was joking with Phillip about toppling over and said that if this happened my family would be asking him about my last moments and words... to which he replied, "hmm your last words were, 'One must put down the big stick to take care of the little one,' " referring to Ed who was taking a pee break. Lol I nearly fell over the side again laughing, then told Phillip to make sure he prefaced this with, Michael always the great philosopher said, one must put down the big stick....'😳
The day ended with a heart break hill of about a half mile... my heart was working hard by the top.
Looking forward to a seafood dinner, likely pulpo and a better rest. Last night not only did they wake everyone up early but had some stupid snorers in room🤬
Just two to go.
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