Having said that I also want to say that things on the Camino have definitely changed a bit since O'Cebreiro and entering Galicia. Al mentioned that there are so many more pilgrims on the path and most with no packs but more than that they haven't received the proper pilgrim orientation. Half kidding but really all this difficult way you learn things like; "Pilgrims never complain, they Welcome" and that we are all in this path of life together so we better help each other. Another difference is that almost every Km there is a stone marker that counts off the distance to go to Santiago, it is really annoying and makes it really hard to stay focused on staying healthy, happy and appreciative of each day walking on the same path that people have walked for centuries. After all the Camino is like life appreciating every day, not about getting to the end, which is death.
Today we stopped early after only 20 Km so maybe my feet won't keep me awake tonight. We got to our little albergue about 1:30 and have been enjoying relaxing in the sun talking to pilgrims stopping for lunch and passing by onto the next town.
We ran into the family on bikes again today and talked to them. I had the ages wrong, the kids are 6, 3,ad 18 months. They also have either his sister or her sister with them so there are three bikes. They are on their way to South Africa to work for a couple years but are finding this so inspiring that they may peddle too Rome. ( not sure from where) when they are done. They rented the bikes in Leon but brought the tow stroller from Canada...no airline fee cause it rates as a stroller. We saw them again a little later and the were all pulled off to the side half way up a hill picking black berries as a snack before lunch.
It is a bit cold not walking so I better get in my bunk for a little nap before dinner. These stone buildings are really cold.
All is well on the Camino.
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