Before leaving Refugio Guacelmo, we read the latest heartfelt comments left by pilgrims, said our final goodbyes to the new hospitaleros, and off we went. We’d already said our farewells to the locals we met, but couldn’t resist one last look for the “8 o’clock ladies” even though we didn’t expect them to be out this early. We peeked through the window at La Posada Casper’s, hoping for a final wave from the bartenders. No one was around, so off…
Before I came downstairs at 6:30 this morning to open the kitchen and put on the coffee, I could already smell it brewing. At first, I thought Nigel had beaten me to it, but it was probably a self-sufficient pilgrim who wanted to leave early and had his own coffee maker. Four pairs of boots had already disappeared from the shelf, which wasn’t surprising. Some pilgrims leave Rabanal very early to catch the sunrise from Cruz de Ferro, nearly eight…
Dave and I are thrilled about our upcoming Camino, which promises to be a unique adventure. I’ll arrive 24 days ahead of Dave to serve as hospitalera at Refugio Guacelmo in Rabanal del Camino from September 1-15 with my friend, Janine from Australia. I have to admit to feeling nervous about travelling alone, but am sure the butterflies will settle down as soon as I see Janine’s smiling face. We became friends during COVID when walking “Camino For Good” Virtual…