Didn´t make our target today, flaked at an albergue/bar about 3km short in Ledigos! Doesn´t really matter as we are one day ahead, we might have a couple of slower days now. We´re still going through crumbling medieval towns with many buildings, bridges etc dating back to the 13th and 14th century. The country side is still dry and dusty but a little greener than the past few days as there are a few rivers and some irrigation; so some corn fields and trees along water courses. The real meseta that we passed was harsh, at miday the sun would be high in a shimmering blue sky and the only thing you could see moving were pilgrims and buzzards climbing the thermals in slow spirals (I´m sure they had their eyes on us)!
But it is still very tough mentally, many people that coped well with the hard physical stage in Navarra are struggling. Passed a few of the old crew today - Liverpool boy, Finnish Angel, Hungarian boys and a few others but they were holed up in a shady pub and we left them far behind.
This stage is really testing our faith.... no that´s not right, we didn´t have any to start with...testing our sanity (and just why are we doing this again?).
We are thinking of you Anabel - good luck.
But it is still very tough mentally, many people that coped well with the hard physical stage in Navarra are struggling. Passed a few of the old crew today - Liverpool boy, Finnish Angel, Hungarian boys and a few others but they were holed up in a shady pub and we left them far behind.
This stage is really testing our faith.... no that´s not right, we didn´t have any to start with...testing our sanity (and just why are we doing this again?).
We are thinking of you Anabel - good luck.
Hey Ruben and Ray,
ReplyDeleteI have been reading your adventures every day since Rays girls told me about your walk. Congratulations for making it this far. You make it sound easy although I am sure it is not. It must be a great feeling to discover just how strong you are both mentally and physically. Your determination is inspirational.
I look forward to reading your blogs every day. My best wishes go with you.
Regards
Ross
Hi Guys,
ReplyDeleteI'm, sure you'll start to sniff the sea air some time soon ( but maybe my goegraphy's pretty off!)
Ray, Ruben tells me he managed to get a hat, but you didn't - no, he wasn't dobbing! - I'm become obsessed with whether you have hats, in all this sun, and heat and no shade, and crazy women and truculent inn-keepers and waiters. Remember the old knotted hanky - always made a good head-covering for concreters as I remember!
- well that's as inspiring as I can get at 7 in the morning. (Ruben wasn't inspired by my quotes from the guidebooks about the interesting arabic-influenced churches you can spot in the area you're walking. So - you're a bit over all the churches?)
take care, enjoy. (You're there, and we're not!)
love Kerry
Hi Ruben and Ray,
ReplyDeleteThis stage sounds gruelling. I'm sure it will improve, and you will have lots of fond memories of the time. Just doing it is an achievement, so well done both of you. We are both off to Tasha's tonight to baby sit, as she doing markets on saturday and sunday. Its Mikes birthday on tuesday. He's 58. Doesn't time fly.
Regards Pete
hey guys, ayla here.
ReplyDeletemissing youse very much, like the rest of the family.
fathers day was weird this year, without you dad
i guess things are farely average down here,
aidans birthday was very exciting for everyone,
maybe not him ;FINALLY SIXTEEEEN!
he has not yet gone for his l's
although he has been studying,.,...i think
hahahha, yes welll anita has been receiving her very first demerites
lately, and trust me she isnt happy about it
the other day both anita and myself were
discussing our subjects for year 9
with teachers at school.
h.pe is a definate yes, for both of us
and so is business.
thinking, about future life and phisiotherapy is something
i have been considering, and almost definate thats where i will
try and get to in life.
i have crossed out marine biology, and anita is still unsure
of herself, but something along the lines of law im assuming as
that has been what she has always wanted.
i have recently had an interschool suspension, which i am
very glad ended today.
my english classes, are running smoothly, and my
assignment draft for our new topic in english which is poetry
was marked the other day with no errors, and i was't even asked to
correct anything which i am very pleased about, brilliant was his very words.(my teacher)
so, im glad about that.
maths, if normal... i had a science test today ;crosing my fingers for good results,
sose assignment, draft was due the other day, wasn't as hard as i thought it would be but i still have a long way till the final copy ..
this past week, has been hectic, one more week left of school :D
CAN''T WAIIIIIIT!, almost christmas holidaays.
i can't think of much else, everyone is missing you dad and cant wait til you come back
Muchh, Loveee :)
xx xxxxxxoooo
Hi guys,
ReplyDeletesounds like it's hard going at the moment.
I'm getting these images of Leone western landscapes with all the trimmings(the unbearable heat,cantinas,crazy mexican/spaniards, ect).Oh the stories you'll have to tell.Keep it up, it's only mental and physical.I'm starting to think my walking to the tram stop isn't going to cut it as a training regime.
Looking forward to the next installment,
Jason.
Ayla great to hear from you and your doing so well at school by the way i think your brilliant to. Glad your following the trip Rosco its good to get your messages maybe you can show others how to use the computer!. Brought a hat today Kerry just before reading your message you were right to worry it took long enough.Hi Jason your right its only mental and physical!we are half way or better so its all downhill from hear speaking metaphoriclly. Pete we are just about to enter the life stage that should be good all smooth sailing.
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