Day 61 (12) – Austrias Walking on Sunshine

Another joy of not rushing through our days is to experience the people and the uniqueness of each area. Being in rural northern Spain you get to see the locals doing their life. Unique food items – slower movement – unrushed conversations – obvious siesta schedules – etc. Getting away from tourist culture and living local culture is always a welcome choice. Our lives are often so scheduled while on holiday that we miss those slow roll local opportunities. If I am ordering up a holiday, more of this and less of that.

The mountains around us keep showing off. We love the big mountains right up against the coast even though they are pushing us physically. Today included a 5 Mile climb. The trails between the villages dripping with historical charm. The warmth of smiles and encouragement. The comfortability in not knowing all the words and stumbling our way through our transactions with no stress and judgement. The cling clang of the cow herd bells and our Camino shells mimicking the same. Moving forward from place to place but getting there when we get there free of the hour and minutes on the watch. Merritt singing in the rain and wind over my shoulder. Today he started the day singing….I’m walking on sunshine, oh oh oh! Indeed – we enjoyed every moment of sunshine on these mountain trails.

Precious moments in this well-lived experience.