A short 15km day today. We climbed and climbed and climbed some more. It was a beautiful day, a nice physical challenge on a narrow rocky trail much of the way. We were rewarded with stunning views and very small villages. We stopped for the night in La Faba with a population of 15 people. We stayed in a very clean albergue run by a German confraternity. We ate dinner in a refuge that cooked vegan meals all grown in their garden. After dinner we attended a mass conducted at the local church. They conducted a pilgrims blessing in all different languages . We all shared our pilgrim stories and how the journey has affected us. We then all said peace be with you to each and every person along with a hug. If only the whole world could act with this love and compassion . We were people from all over the world enjoying each other’s journey.
We can not give peace unless we first create peace in our own hearts and minds.
Thought for the day;
Face your path with courage, don’t be scared of people’s criticism. And above all, don’t let yourself get paralyzed by your own criticism.
Some photos from the day.
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