Day 10: In Belorado

JIM: 

   I have to add a few things about yesterday. I arrived first and secured our room. I went,subsequently, to the hotel Parador and with cervasa in hand sat outside in the sun at this fancy hotel.Paradise.  I thought of my friend Forrest.He would have been in heaven. I was there for 3 hours. They had a festival of the patron saint of santo Dominico with dancing music and a large statue they carried. I started alone,was joined by a spanish woman,then by my friends from Britain,Brazil, and holland. And finally by Dave and Laairceo. It was really cool. I think the sun was great for my cough.

  We slept in a private room for 4. It was great. We all got a good night sleep.

   We arose a little late and we're going to have breakfast, but decided to walk on to the next village. Sunrise was beautiful, paint brushing the hillside with pinks and oranges.

I walked by many fields of sun flowers, which got me thinking. They were all bowing with the weight of the sunflowers. I realized that through my life I have generally plowed through things with head up and at times felt as though a posture of acquiescence was weak Llike the posture of the sunflowers .Llike thousands of people in a large field bowing.I think now to acquiese sometimes takes more strength. It may seem religeous, but it is different for me. The Camino is also about acquiescing.

   We were at a little restaurant waiting in line.People were trying to crowd in front, some succeeding. Laarcio was frustrated and moved on. I teased him about being tranquil,as he is always saying that to me and others. It is interesting that some people just do not get the spirit. In seattle people who cut in front while driving is the one thing that really bugs me. Maybe I am changing.that will be the test.

   Anyway, we walked from village to village with rolling hills. Met some more people. Jim from Portland, a mental health retiree and poet was interesting. We spoke about spirit and art. The conversation helped pass the time walking. I was thinking I would get an idea for art for the camino and did.

   We arrived at our place and will go to church,dinner then bed. The six of us will be sleeping with our friends Deon and Dan.

Another great day.

Buen camino