Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Day #2.


7.5 miles today uphill with a gain of 2400 feet. We left at 8:30 and arrived at roncesvaloes at 2:00pm. We are at the hostel that averages 400 pilgrims a night. Each sleeping quarter is divided into 2 bunk areas about 8'x10' cubicle. We are still traveling with the 6 people we had dinner with last night and booked pilgrim dinner tonight at 7:00 for $13 each. The hostel cost $14 each ( people are curious about the costs so I'm posting costs when I remember ). We are at a monastery that was re-built in 2011 as a pilgrim hostel. Some monks still remain on site. There is a small church adjacent to the sleeping  quarters. We are having a good time.  No blisters!  No aches or pains. Beautiful mountains, forest and the most elevation we will have as we pass through the Pyrenees mountains. Amazing! We went to the pilgrim mass at 8:00pm for the blessing. So many different languages all reciting the Lord's Prayer and giving each other the sign of Peace. It was very moving.


















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3 comments:

  1. Great pic, looks like el Camino is agreeing with you. You look ten years younger!

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  2. Oh Mary!!! What beautiful scenery!! I'm so glad it's been everything and more of what you expected. Tell Sam I am glad to see some pictures of you. I look forward every day to signing on and watching your progress. Love the picture of the back pack with Oreos, so nutritious.

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