Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Casebelos to Vega de Valcarce

First, an answer to Georgeann´s question. I am not carring a laptop. Most Albergues have internet access. 20-30 min for 1 euro. Today, however, I am staying in a private place with my own room! I´m at an information center- using the internet for free! Typical Spain though, the sign said open at 4pm. Someone came to let me in to the computer room at 4:50. ( after he was called here by the janitor)

Last night was very cold, the room had no heat. Finally at 1a.m., I gave in and grabbed the blanket provided by the albergue to use as a second covering. Hopefully it is free of bedbugs! Several people have already been introduced to them. So far, I have not, and want to keep it that way!

It´s another cold morning and I leave my fleece on till afternoon. I actually prefer the cold to heat. The walk begins with several steep climbs up rocky dirt roads. At one point, I think I´ll never get to the top of the hill, especially when I set my sights there. So, I look down at the road and just take one step at a time and I finally reach the top. I actually prefer the ascents to the descents, it´s easier on my feet.

After the city of Villa Franca, I start walking up and through the mountain pass. It´s amazing to see the mountains around you, and know that after a while you will have walked through and over them. The mountains go straight up on both sides, I feel very small and insignificant. It´s very quiet, with a stream to my left most of the day, that I can hear, but not always see.

I have chosen the slightly higer mountain route today. It´s a beautiful and quiet walk, but slightly longer and more strenuous- I still enjoy it.

I walk with no particular destination in mind today, just until I decide to stop. I´m not sure where Sally and Katie end up today. I end up walking 26.5 km, I don´t think they have gone that far. I decide to stay in a place with a private room. My own bed and shower across the hall- complete with toilet paper! I can even sit up on my bed without hitting my head on a bunk above me. Simple pleasures!

Until next time...

6 comments:

  1. sounds like a treat to have a private room! We love hostels, but I can imagine after spending so many nights with others, it's amazing to have your own room! Hope no bed buggies get ya!

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  2. Good day my dear, I really like how detailed you are about your journey. There is much good advice in practically every statement. I will always remember in particular, not to be overwhelmed by looking to the top of the" hill",but look at the road and take one step(day) at a time,and you are there before you know it!Terri, you are special to God and to many of us as well. I know that you can't ever be the same after this journey!Go after Him! Shalom.....Judy

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  3. Seems like you have alternate routes you can take each day. There is no one set way to get where you are going. That's interesting. Do you have a map that shows each possible way or do you just try different paths hoping to make it to where you are going? Sounds confusing, but fun.

    Larry

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  4. BTW, the toilet paper was TMI... ;-)

    Larry

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  5. Terri-
    mountains on each side of you and flowing water nearby- I didn't know you went to Heaven:) ....sounds like heaven to me. I know you are enjoying God's beautiful scenery. A little girl once said that she didn't know purple and orange went together until she saw a sunset:) May tomorrow be another beautiful day for you!
    Cheryl

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  6. Terri---again, thank you for reminding us to keep our eyes on where we are at right now...looking too far ahead can be pretty scary...to many "what ifs"...at least we know we can make it through the here and now, one foot in front of the other, one step at a time...and sometimes---if your'e like me, a couple of trips backwards too! thank you for taking us along with you each and every day! miss you! angela

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