Connect

 Today we all finally met! After chatting with some and seeing some on zoom, it was great to start putting names and faces together! I’m discovering some of the blessings of the Camino are the connections that happen and the openness for opportunities to connect. 

In just this first day, or second for some, of meeting, we have shared together. Tapas seems to be the popular dinner fare. People are happy to order food to share with one or a whole group. Sitting around the table sharing food, conversation, and laughter is always a great way to connect! The food here is amazing! 

Both hostels so far have had rooms for 6. Last night I only knew one person and tonight they are all from our group. Sleeping in the same place, there becomes a dense of understanding people… who’s a light sleeper, who gets up at night, who gets up early, etc. I discovered one of our group is always hot and also doesn’t like top bunk. I am always cold and don’t mind climbing up to the top bunk. So, I get too bunk and an extra blanket! It’s perfect!

We did laundry tonight. Everyone in our room threw their clothes in. It just makes sense to do as much as possible when we have to pay and don’t have lots of time.

 I just love how it was so easy for a group who were strangers yesterday to do things that if not on the Camino might seem odd. I wouldn’t go on vacation and stay in a hotel and connect in these ways. I’m learning this is one of the blessings of the Camino- part of the beauty of it. 

So, where was God today? He was enjoying seeing this group meet and connect!

Blessings,

Jennifer