This Good Day

One of the songs I like to play each morning is This Good Day by Fernando Ortega. The song reminds me that each day is a gift of God and to appreciate and enjoy it. I needed that this morning as I left for a long walk-hike, the longest of my Camino journey. I was up at 6 and out the door at 7am. Today I walked for 7 1/2 hours over 34km (21 miles). I ascended over 2,200 feet and by the end of the walk had come back down. (Vega de Valcarce-2,163ft; Alto do Pipo-4,388ft; Triacastela-2,157ft). Along the way I met two men over 80 years old making the walk; one from Australia and other from England with his daughter. (Kellye, Marisa, James are you up for this in 15 years?). They were all such a delight. The weather was perfect for a long walk with cool weather and clouds up on the mountains most of the day. When I finally arrived I was tired, but happy for another good day. Under 150km left, just 6 days till I get to Santiago. Here are some sights of the day. Buen Camino!

Dinner last night with my friend Bruce, a Canadian from Vancouver. One of best I have had. (Paella, nice wine, cheese cake-25€)Early morning hikeThe highway had by passed many towns The 2,000 ft ascent to OCebeiroOCebriero is a Celtic town is the region of Galatia. This area was originally settled by the Celts many centuries ago. It was in the clouds today and we were greeted by a bagpiperBeautiful churchSt. Francis of AssisiSpot in the road called Linares, looks like a tractor convention (either that or a great repair shop or the only place to get coffee in the area)breathtaking views on other sideThe spring flowers for my wifeA knotty tree (supposed to be famous on the Camino-800 years old)Where I am staying tonightFinally, Chrissy I have changed a little bit

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