It was a very long day

Posted by LP - we walked 20 miles today….with a few short breaks it took from 7.30am to 5.30pm - the good news is the weather was cooperative (partly cloudy/sunny, not too hot) - the best news is that we walk to Santiago tomorrow/Tuesday - here are a few photos:

Display of old hiking boots and shoes filled with an array of plants 
Lovely hiking conditions = sunny, but shady - soft under foot - no inclines or declines 
My PR team told me to stay away from green doors, but I couldn’t help myself!
LP and Camino friend Tina looking at map 
VQT walking up a wooded and shady incline
LP and Roberto along the trail - Roberto is a great athlete we’ve seen along the trail - he had to stop hiking because of serious ankle tendon issues….he says he’ll be back to finish the Camino!


Comments

  1. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2024 at 5:04 PM

    Hiking boot planters are marvelous! JK

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2024 at 8:21 PM

    Looks like easier terrain and holy cow, nearly there!
    CHERYL

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  3. PhoenixSeptember 23, 2024 at 10:16 PM

    20 miles! That’s incredible!! As beautiful as it is, I can only imagine the scenery was even more spectacular in person. So beautiful!.

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  4. DeniseSeptember 24, 2024 at 7:25 AM

    Twenty miles! Whew! Hope your feet are holding up as well as your spirits.

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2024 at 9:35 AM

    Twenty miles, and you are still excited about hiking tomorrow! You two are amazing! DC

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2024 at 5:28 PM

    Love the boot planters. Ev.

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