JIM: Wow! 2/3 done! Here in Leon
Last night dinner was cool.our family,new,of 15 at a large table.i toasted and we ate croquette with meat balls and yogurts with nuts and honey. Was good.
We have walked a long ways,over the oldest Roman roads in Spain. We have come across some interesting things.Yesterday we saw some cave like structures that reminded me of my wine cellar in Preston.(see pic).i think I need to build a new cellar in hawaii.Cave like.
The road has been long and arduous. I have seen many people drop out,people with fractures and many people who can not handle carrying their packs, including all of the Hawaiin woman,recently our friend Lairceo and Deon had to stop two days because of her feet.We see grave markers along the way of people who have passed . It is all a bit sobering.
We walked into Leon today. The city is beautiful. We took a tour of the cathedral.built in 1250 with a city population of 5000.truly remarkable.Gothic in its grandeur with ribbed ceilingbuttresses and stained glass.Amazing! Wide walkways for people with fountains. European cities rock.
The meal tonight was ok.had good wine with an average tapas and octupos.Hung out with Dan and Deon.
wrote a little poem from my thoughts on the Meseta.
Sunrise to sunset
Is it meaningless?
We are just stardust
But continue to lust
Religion,spirit,charity, we strive
To find meaning in life we drive
Yet finite life we find
The clock is ticking time
The circle of life is real
But 80 years is a steal
What difference can we make
Does it matter for our fate
One thing is for sure
The human spirit will endure
Hi Dave and Jim:
ReplyDeleteThis is Basil, Lynne and Lizzie from Molokai. Dad says that you guys are amazing and he follows you everyday. I do too- and I'm on Molokai now! In fact, checking your blog multiple times a day is one of our highlights. It seems like everyone on the island is following your journey.
I've forwarded the link to multiple friends and colleagues within my hospitals- Sisters, priests, colleagues and we are following you as well.
Your experiences and stories are quite inspirational and uplifting, a wonderful way to begin or end one's day. Thank you for the thoughtful and generous reflection and personal insight that you share.
God Bless You and watch over you and your pilgrim family as you continue on your journey.
Buen Camino.