Azura

JIM:   FAT. Yes, I have lost a fair amount of weight. I must tell you IT feels good. I think I will entertain a new weight loss program "walk 500 miles and lose weight regardless of what you eat and drink."

My vanity reconciliation continues as I like me better with less weight. I do think when I hit the ground running the reconciliation will end. Actually,FAT is an acronym for forgiveness,acquiescence and tranquility. I think about those things daily. I yearn for forgiveness in all parties in my divorce and the loss of a great friend.,amongst other things. My acquiesance is a work in progress and I do think I have attained a new level of tranquility.(still a long ways to go)

   Was a long walk today.perhaps 28-29 km. I walked most of the day with Dan. Interesting in that there are lots of eucalyptus forests.not quite sure why.
The walk was different in that it was through more forests (lots of chestnut trees) rather than pure farmland.

We walked through several small towns. Some with some wild,bright colored houses.(see pic).

Beautiful small creeks with stone bridges punctuated the landscape. We stopped for coffee early, then had soup for lunch and finally dinner. I had for my primary ham and cheese melted on toast,followed by barbequed pork chops then an almond tort with coffee.

   The wine here is mostly white. The 3 varieties are goodellow(sp)torrentes and Albariño. We have not had a good quality wine yet as we usually order the casa wine with dinner. A friend did bring a bottle of red up and many of us watched the seahawks lose to Cincinatti.Bummer!

   I can not believe this journey is almost over. It will be a sad day for me, as every day has brought me wonder. Though I am very excited to see my family and friends it will be tough to end this journey. I am beginning to plan a dinner for 16 or so of our camino family in several days. Then on to Portugal.!