Provided

 I’m sitting downstairs in my albergue for the night. Most of my group is sleeping. Lights went out at 9:30. It’s been progressively earlier each night. This is one of the few albergues that has people other than our group. The main room is filled with laughter, talking, food, and fun. I just turned to look and they are sitting in a row doing a train of shoulder rubs. It’s fun to see how much fun they are having. I’m pretty sure they all started this adventure as strangers. It’s amazing how this shared experience has connected them. 

Today it rained-poured most of the time- and once in awhile the wind picked up. It was also our longest walk at about 16 miles. It could have been a miserable day. But, I honestly had such a great time talking to people and hearing their stories that it was an enjoyable day! 

We stopped for lunch at some point and getting a reprieve from the rain was good. Before I left, I told people I was going to meander through Spain. It has depended on the day whether I’ve made many stops. Some of our walks haven’t had many stops. Others have had fun places to experience. 

Some have not been able to walk one day for one reason or another. Others have walked fast or slow. Sometimes there are 2 ways to go- one easier than the other. One of the great things about the Camino is everyone can do their own thing. The Camino is different things for different people. I’ve also found it’s very different for me from day to day. While some days I feel time alone is better, other times I need to walk with friends, and still other times I enjoy walking with strangers along the way.

I had no idea what to expect before I started. I don’t know if I can tell someone else what to expect because I think it’s different for everyone. There is a saying that the Camino gives you what you need. I didn’t understand that before I started, but I think I’m starting to.

So, where was God today? He was watering his gardens, for sure!

Blessings,

Jennifer