Day 55 (6) – Guemes Memories Made

Today had it all!

We got going after a beautiful sunrise but within about 30 minutes we were in for a good rainstorm. The ponchos came in handy as it poured for the next several hours. We waited with other pilgrims in the rain on the beach where a water ferry boat picks you up and drops you on the other side in a beautiful quaint village where the Camino journey continues.

We took the opportunity to warm up at a coffee shop where we had the best Kinder Croissant on the planet. I need these in a local place in Washington!

We then pressed on through the pouring rain and climbed the hillsides along the coastal route. We were wet, muddy, slipping and sliding our way up and down the trail, but were rewarded when we came out of that and onto the 2 mile walk on a beautiful beach. The sun came out and the wind dried us right off. We stopped in another wonderful village where we got to see a family and wedding party assemble in the city square outside the Catholic Church. We dried our socks and shoes and rehydrated there for the next phase of the day.

We climbed more hillsides with the warm sun the rest of the way. In this very rural area it appears that milk cows – massive gardens – and eucalyptus trees are the main thing. Every hillside dotted with green lush landscapes and beautiful vistas.

As we approached our overnight albergue, we reflected on mental fortitude and what it takes sometimes to just keep pressing on. We needed that mental fortitude today as our legs and feet were asking us to stop well before today’s finish line. Press on. Press on. Press on… so much of life requires this.

Another gift of this day – our first authentic Spain dinner. Do we need to move forward tomorrow? I could stay in this spot for a few weeks or so ☺️.