the last few days we have working to cross the Spanish meseta...flat land with little shade and lots of heat...many say it is the most boring and unbearable part of the camino. it has been challenging but mainly because we have logged many kilometers in only a few days. we were averaging 27-30 and this week had multiple days of 35-41...so there was a day that was just plain hard, physically and emotionally. today was a light day, only 28 kilometers and tomorrow will be easy breezy as it is only 17 kilometers to Astorga where we have agreed to stay an extra day for rest. we need it as our bodies are tired, we all have picked up some sort of sore throat-cold, and there are injuries that need a moment to heal. hurray for Astorga!
one of the constant conversations is about blisters because inevitably you get them. there are a random few who do not but i figure if you don´t get them you are missing out. the amount of advice, compassion, laughter, disgust and some fascination, that are shared along the road just broaden the experience. i am happy to say my blisters are healing- the worst were certainly on my toes and heels...i won´t go into detail but let me just say it made my pre-half marathon feet look beautiful!
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