Miles: 20.75/Steps: 45,432
Todays Selfie
I had read about this tree before coming. A man from the Japanese Sister City carved this Buddha into the tree and was able to do so without killing it. It was pretty phenomenal to look at although it did look a bit like female genitalia.
I walked the first part of the hike with him this morning. I’ve met a lot of people and heard a lot of stories on the hike but have to say Joe has lived (and still is living) the most amazing life and has the best stories. If he ever decides to write a book, I would be the first to buy it.
The walk into Ponferrada
Since tonight was going to be our last night together, (I split a harder stage into 2 days) Nikki invited me to stay with her in her private room. She sent me her details the night before and we realized that she booked her room in the Villafranco near Barcelona! In a panic, we were able to find this beautiful room in a gorgeous hotel. It was our last big treat on the Camino and so fun! A bunch of us got together to celebrate Nikki’s birthday for dinner (a day early)! We even had feathers and candles for the cake! 😊
Happy Birthday Nikki!
Nicola Noizeux Kennedy
Am loving following you I have 2 French friends who were a bit ahead of you and were doing longer days as far as 35kms!! My poor knees are aching just thinking of it🤣
They arrived at St Jaques de Compostelle a few days ago!!
Have been following you for awhile si.ce I found one of your rocks in a car park on the Roman Wall a few years ago (I’m a Geordie living in France!) Good luck for the final part of your walk.