Three Weeks to Go…Via de la Plata

Well, the training walks have been going well; averaged just over 11 minutes per kilometre, on the last two.But need to bear in mind that these are only 6-7 mile long, albeit with rucksack at 10 Kg. On Caminos, we try to keep to 12 minute Kms, which loosely means 3 miles an hour. We have what we call a” bag break”, every hour and a longer break, ideally at a bar, every two hours or so. My fellow Pelegrino,Mac, is forever telling me that break is not a break without a….of some kind.

I have set out my kit, for two weeks now, I shall try to lessen it, however, what do you decide when faced with a choice between two T-Shirts?

With an important event, looming,the Camino for Cancer Fund Raising evening., I have put the finishing touches to the PowerPoint Presentation,designed a quiz and downloaded an eclectic mix of videos and music. Latest flyer went out,yesterday.

I have been more than vexed with the Brexit arguments that abound everywhere,my twin flags are as follows:-

God spare me the ” Little Englanders”. No more politics…..for a moment.I was sent a book containing short reflections on the Camino, thankfully free of sanctimony, I have greatly enjoyed it.

It has been great to spend time, recently with my children and the grandchildren, farm visits and mealtimes…As rbrault wrote in his blog spot” Enjoy the little things,for one day you may look back and realise they were the big things”

Plans are afoot for two holidays in the motorhome, May and July.My greenhouse has been repaired and seedlings are coming along, there and on the laundry room windowsill. I have a lot to plant out, before setting off for Madrid on April,17 th. Also a lawn to scarify and  daughter,Hannah’s new allotment to work on. Which reminds me that”Heaven is under our feet,as well as overturn heads”;Thoreau

Finally, have my last physio session, shortly, trying to shake off a niggly calf problem,I was reminded of a quotation from Kenji Miyuzawa, ” we must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey”; well, Kenji, I shall be embracing Ibruprofen on my next walk.

This was a more relaxing journey, with Tom Henry and Jude. I should not be too surprised if Mac and I don’t  thumb a lift or two, on our Camino! I hope everyone enjoys the Spring and the lighter nights to come.Apologies for my writing this in a rush.