We left this morning after an interesting night. We slept on the floor on thin mats. Like yoga mats. It was cold. House is old. It was restored by pilgrims.
Amazingly slept quite well. Slept in my down jacket again. Been quite a useful piece of clothing!
There was no rush. We were forbidden to wake before 6h30am. Enjoyed breakfast and headed out. Pace slowed. Was prepared to see how day unfolded.
Gorgeous walk through such varied landscape again. Came across a special forest area. Gill had given me a small stone before I left. She asked me to place it somewhere. I looked at this forest. Green and lush. Ferns and oak trees. It was a magical place. We decided to stop. Enjoy the cool shade under the tree canopy. Write and just enjoy taking time out in nature. People passed. Some took photos. It was so good just to stop and enjoy nature. Process here and now. Be present. Allow ourselves the time and space.
It made the day longer. It was hot. But it was ok. We had planned to stop at Ages. The town before was full so we had to walk further. Another 4 km. not a problem. We were good. Felt good and had energy to continue.
The town of St Juan de Ortega has a chapel that is dedicated to women who have infertility issues. There was a lovely chapel with a place to light a candle. It felt good to light my first candle.
