With a little help from my friends

Posted by VQT

Yesterday LP and I were in our hotel room and we heard this ringing noise.  We looked at each other and both of us said,”it’s not my phone”.  It was the hotel room phone.  When was the last time you were in a hotel room and that phone rang?  Our British friends, Arthur and Jane, had walked over to our hotel and asked the receptionist to call our room but they only knew our first names.   Receptionist was able to find our room and call it.  Arthur and Jane invited me to walk with them today!  They knew I would be solo.  Isn’t that the kindest thing?  

Left at 7:15 and arrived around 12:15.  It was approximately 11 miles.  

Photo: Jane and Arthur on the path  

Photo: a giant golden Buddha.  
 



Comments

  1. To Dog With LoveAugust 29, 2026 at 10:42 AM

    Yay for new friends and an early day! Hope you - LP and VQT - can see some good sites this afternoon.

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  2. BatesMotelAugust 29, 2026 at 1:16 PM

    Camino Magic! Loving the recap and pictures of your adventure. Have a great walk!

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  3. Dolce Vita - The German Shorthaired PointerAugust 29, 2026 at 2:16 PM

    Hooray for Jane & Arthur! Did you rub the Buddha’s belly for luck?

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  4. AnonymousAugust 29, 2026 at 6:53 PM

    Nice to see you found friends - TW

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  5. AnonymousAugust 29, 2026 at 7:18 PM

    What great people you’ve met on your Camino journey! JK

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  6. CDZAugust 29, 2026 at 10:52 PM

    That was so kind! Special friends on the same path as you both are.

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