As I began writing this, Dave and I were in a lock on the Douro River. I was enjoying a decadent dessert and finishing off a bottle of wine while Dave was on the top deck taking pictures, his dessert untouched. The lock operator, was patiently (I guess) waiting for another boat to arrive. Both boats would rise together to the higher level of the river, an impressive process. There are two locks to go through between Porto and Regua,…
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…