Thank you for the messages of support and encouragement

 Posted by LP

We really appreciate you sending us messages and commenting on our blog - it is fun to know you are “here”  with us and like the photos we share - another reason we like to post lots of photos is our adventure memory  “souvenir” (last year we had the blog printed…..so we can show it anyone who somehow missed it the first time around, and repeat all our stories to a new and innocent audience!)

Here are are few more photos we hope you enjoy:

Fennel (think it is a type of fennel) grows everywhere
LP buying cold water from kids by the side of the path - we always try to support young Camino entrepreneurs 
LP’s cup of tea at lunchtime’s cafe had a little hat to keep it warm (see the sun and sea beyond)
One of the first photos of the day - a sandy cove as we head out of A Guarda this morning - it was still chilly, misty and overcast, but turned out to be another glorious day
LP in the sunshine leaning against a railing on top of a cliff overlooking the Atlantic - we had a few ups and downs at the path led us from next to the water to on top of the cliff and back again 
LP in one of a pair of yellow chairs on top of the cliff - this was taken late morning when the sky is becoming more blue
A green door! - this one belongs to a small and simple chapel we visited this afternoon 
A fountain with fresh water, the first we have seen for Camino walkers on this trip 
A tile with Camino de Santiago written (plus pilgrim, cathedral, yellow arrow and clam shell) - note the blue sky beyond the wall (mid-afternoon and the sky is very blue)
A stationary shop on our way out of A Guarda - multi colored pencils decorate the wall
Buen Camino written on a stone along the path - we are seeing more Camino people and references as we get closer to Santiago (about 100 miles to go) 

Thank you for all our family and friends for your support and love 💚


Comments

  1. George AndlMay 7, 2023 at 2:05 PM

    congratulations on your progress; glad to hear that you're meeting more of your Camino tribe; enjoying the green themed photos

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  2. AnonymousMay 7, 2023 at 2:42 PM

    Sounds like you are doing well and making great progress. I love “keeping up with you” and seeing your pictures! Take care of your feet as you enjoy your adventure!

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  3. AnonymousMay 7, 2023 at 4:55 PM

    What wonderful scenery and that cup of tea looks inviting with it's cute little sombrero. Onward!!!

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  4. To Dog With LoveMay 8, 2023 at 7:38 AM

    Spectacular scenery and love the tea hat!

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  5. AnonymousMay 10, 2023 at 9:09 AM

    More beautiful photos- love the yellow chairs!

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