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Lyn H's avatar

Hi Peter and Cathie

What a tough day - physically and emotionally. The hotel person didn’t know how close they were to serious injury. So much for “hospitality”. You must really be needing that short day tomorrow and then a rest day. Go well and thanks for the updates. We are really enjoying them and feeling great compassion for you both at times.

Lyn

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Peter Gibbs's avatar

Thanks Lyn - apparently it is a cultural no no to appear without shoes :-(

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George Gibbs's avatar

I'm feeling really sorry for you right now, but I'm sure you'll overcome your misfortunes - you now, she'll be right. But I still can't help thinking of the wonderful cycle trails all over Europe which might offer an easier way to stay alive at 75.

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Peter Gibbs's avatar

Thanks George - we think of them as experiences, rather than misfortunes :-)

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Sarah Naylor's avatar

We are so enjoying your daily accounts of your Camino. It seems a bit tougher then your Camino adventures of last year! We just recently walked the Queen Charlotte Sound walk and the clay and mud was very tough to plod through! Hopefully you don't get too much more of that. Enjoy your rest day! We start our Camino Frances in September.

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Peter Gibbs's avatar

Thanks Sarah - easier day coming up

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Peter Gibbs's avatar

Thanks Sarah - easier day coming up

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Nigel Hollyman's avatar

Bet you're looking forward to that rest day! :-D

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Peter Gibbs's avatar

We are

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Gareth Dempster's avatar

Enjoying your Way, it can be trying at times, especially challenging weather and underfoot conditions. I’m interested to know which other Caminos you have walked - I’ve walked the Portuguese from Porto to SDC and walking part of the Norte this September. Keep blogging - WiFi permitting! Tomorrow is another day and I look forward to hearing about Bilbao as I have a planned rest day there.

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Peter Gibbs's avatar

We've done the Frances route twice. I full a full version from last year which I'll post when we have better wifi

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