A Long Day

It was our longest day on the Camino so far--32K. We stayed in a small village yesterday but in a very nice albergue.  We got an early start at 6:00 am. It was beautiful walking at dawn. 

The weather was gorgeous again today. It must be our reward for the horrid weather last weekend. We will enjoy it while we can.

We saw a friar with his brown robes and sandals walking today. He was carrying a small backpack and had a pink baseball cap. Therese got a pic of him but I didn't. 

Therese's feet were in pretty good shape for most of the day. The last 10K were a little tough but our reward was catching up to our earlier traveling companions--Paul, Herman, Mike, Cecelia and Andrea. We had a great reunion on the plaza in Santo Domingo. 

Most of us are staying in an albergue run by the Cisterne nuns. It's a very old building but I'm the spirit of the Camino. 

Santo Domingo is a very quaint town, very historic. There are many nice cafes and shops throughout the village. One thing about Spain, though, is there very leisurely approach to life and business. All  of the shops are closed until about 5:00 pm which makes it tough if you need some supplies. The cafes remain open for drinking and snacks but dinner isn't served until 8:00 or so. I'd you go to a restaurant at 7:00, you are usually the only one there. 

We are having snacks in the courtyard of the convent now. Great local wine, cheese and produce. 

Today's good intentions are for Therese's brother, Tony, who has Ollie's great spirit.