Lovely Day

Michelle and Tina, VQT and LP, early morning in town square in Tineo
Snail on Fern
Well kept shrine - lovingly decorated with plastic flowers 
More climbing, above the clouds, mist over valley 
Feels like we are on top of the world, looking down on valleys covered in morning mist
We walked past lots of horses 
We walked through woods (group of German hikers in the distance - we’ve been chatting with them as they passed, then we passed them as they took a break, etc)
Jean Francois painted (water colour) a pilgrim in our Pilgrim’s passport
Here is the miniature water colour set he is carrying across hundreds of miles 
Here is the delightful little painting he created for me
Graffiti on bus shelter = how many kilometers do you have in your boots?

Posted by LP - I agree with Bill Withers… lovely day!

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  1. To Dog With LoveSeptember 15, 2024 at 3:28 PM

    Love the painting in your passport. That’s so cool!

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  2. DeniseSeptember 15, 2024 at 4:21 PM

    Love Bill Withers and your little watercolor hiker!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2024 at 12:00 PM

    Looks like a thoroughly delightful day. The gift of art tops it off!
    CHERYL

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