Today we walked to Sarria, between 9 and 10 miles. If I walked 9 miles a few months ago, I would have had to prepare and plan for it. It would have been a lot. But this morning, I was excited for our shorter day after the last couple of days of walking in the rain.
It’s amazing how much our perspectives can change! Tomorrow is a 13 mile day. While it sounds like a lot, my first thought was “that’s only a few more than today so that’s good!”
Walking today flew by! I walked and talked with friends. At one point, a fence was filled with crosses made out of sticks that people had stuck in there. My friend and I added a cross to it. At another spot, a table was set up by a church. There was coffee, fruit, and a few other snacks for everyone to enjoy. Another place had a message of encouragement for pilgrims as they walked by. And, towards the end of our journey, a table with 2 women had drinks and cookies for anyone who wanted something. I love all of the support and encouragement throughout the walk! Buen Camino is the typical greeting as pilgrims meet each other. I can count on one hand today the number of pilgrims who didn’t greet us when we saw each other. There’s a feeling of connection, of a shared experience and goal, even if we only meet for a minute.
Stories are shared between pilgrims, hearing where they are from and why they are here, stories of hope and forgiveness, experiences and changes that need to be made. Words don’t do it justice.
So where was God today? He was in the conversations I had and in the people who gave us food and drinks along the way.
Blessings,
Jennifer
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