Walked in a light mist this morning crossing the rolling plains and Mesa area of the meseta. Beautiful grain fields with wild flowers everywhere. Then came the climb up a very steep and long path up and over a daunting hill, the grade was up to 18%. A true test of the mental and physical, a true test of the relationship with self, much like the relationship with others in your life. You become aware of the needs , you seek to be in tune with the needs Of the relationship, fail to recognize the needs or fail to fulfill the needs and the relationship suffers, some part feels neglected and reacts to let you become aware. Push too hard on the body up hill and not be in awareness of the needs of the body, the legs burn, muscles call out, heart beats loud and fast, lungs cry for air. Be in tune with the relationship and keep steady focus , all is in harmony . finally arrived in the rather run down village of Boadilla , to my surprise, found an oasis, in the artsy albergue En El Camino, walked thru the gate to find an art park. Had a great meal , and many inspiring conversations with other pilgrims.
Thought for the day; Every encounter is an encounter with self.
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Jeez Marko, don’t they have golf carts or something for those 18% grades? Buen Camino, Buddy, On the road to LaPaz for June. Roger
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