The second to the last day should have been marked with anticipation and enthusiasm. It wasn’t. My mission today was to get through the heaviest rains to date. I only took a few pictures for fear my cell phone would get wet and crash on me. I unzipped the pockets to my rain jacket so I could warm my hands. I actually had puddles in my pockets so I couldn’t put my hands all the way down. The voice of Nancy Kerrigan screaming “Why Me” echoed in my brain. It was by far my fastest day on the trail- 13 miles in 3 1/2 hours. I got to my lodge before 11:00. I just wanted to get in from the rain. That’s all I could think about. Challenge met! Where does this sufferfest fit in my Camino experience? As I’ve mentioned in the past, I had to find the inner strength from somewhere to conquer today’s deluge. What fortified, motivated and drove me? It had to come from somewhere. I think God gave me the strength through my faith in him. Oh and for the record, I did pray for the rain to stop. It did but only after I finished my walk on the Camino for the day. I guess I should have been more specific.
Last night’s lodging
I am 13 miles from the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela- the finish. There’s a good chance of no rain tomorrow for the 4 hour walk.