Or, I said I wouldn’t do this again. I booked a place to sleep before I left my bed this morning. Now I have a check-in time to make and I’d rather linger as I go. The struggle between certainty and spontaneity is real.
leaving Viana do Castelo. Tonight’s goal is Caminha.
it was such a push to be getting to destination before too late. Ugh. As it got later in the Day, my feet burned more and I tried to find closer accomadations, but non that I could locate. I’ve met a few people that book when thwy are tored of walking but I don’t know how they are managing to find openings.
Fortunately my hosts tonight were able to hang i. For the extra hiur it took me to get here. Footsore is an inderstatement. But fortunately, they have a perfext solution. I soaked my feet with magnesium salt as the
Yup, right on schedule for the nagging doubts to set in. May I suggest cold foot bath/tap with lavender or rosemary oil for achy feet then legs-up- the-wall for a half hour nap as soon as you check into your lodging? Restorative as heck… 💕
You are spot on. My routine has become to drop my pack, shower and rest. Then check out my surroundings.
The foot treatment at Hotel Minho Belo was a dream come true. I miss it already.
Foot bath sounded dreamy! Sorry to hear about your tumble..those down hills can be tricky. Every word you write a is deja-vu moment and I’m offering my daily walks in support of your pilgrimage journey. Sending you loads of 💕.
Thank you, Sharan ❤️
I am full of joy. It is all so perfect in the gifts the trail are giving me. It is so much greater than I imagined.