Day 19 of Walking
Hello everyone,
We began the day with the moon in front and the sun coming up behind us.
We completed our easy 18 mile walk and arrived in Astorga about 2:00 pm. It turned out not to be quite so easy as we had some very rocky hills up and down, and it rained the last hour of our walk. We were happy to get to our alberque and happy to have nice hot showers today. We know - not very penitential.
We hung our clothes up to dry, got some food for tomorrow and had an early supper.
We said our evening prayers and then went to mass at 8:00 pm. After mass our German friends, Manfred and Siegfried, sang in Latin as they walked to the front of the church and invited us to follow them. They sing like angels. Even many of the locals were mesmerized by their singing. Manfred said that it is very important that we pray for Europe and that they pray for America.
Our walk had some interesting sites today including one of the oldest and longest Roman bridges in Spain. Unfortunately this computer will not allow us to upload photos, so we will do that another time.
Tomorrow we begin crossing another set of mountains. This will be a challenge as we have a few nagging aches and pains. Please increase the intensity of your prayers - especially you slackers! If we survive the climb you can reward your efforts with more ice cream. It´s off to bed so that we can get an early start tomorrow. Our prayers for you continue.
Los Peregrinos
We began the day with the moon in front and the sun coming up behind us.
We completed our easy 18 mile walk and arrived in Astorga about 2:00 pm. It turned out not to be quite so easy as we had some very rocky hills up and down, and it rained the last hour of our walk. We were happy to get to our alberque and happy to have nice hot showers today. We know - not very penitential.
We hung our clothes up to dry, got some food for tomorrow and had an early supper.
We said our evening prayers and then went to mass at 8:00 pm. After mass our German friends, Manfred and Siegfried, sang in Latin as they walked to the front of the church and invited us to follow them. They sing like angels. Even many of the locals were mesmerized by their singing. Manfred said that it is very important that we pray for Europe and that they pray for America.
Our walk had some interesting sites today including one of the oldest and longest Roman bridges in Spain. Unfortunately this computer will not allow us to upload photos, so we will do that another time.
Tomorrow we begin crossing another set of mountains. This will be a challenge as we have a few nagging aches and pains. Please increase the intensity of your prayers - especially you slackers! If we survive the climb you can reward your efforts with more ice cream. It´s off to bed so that we can get an early start tomorrow. Our prayers for you continue.
Los Peregrinos
posted by chucko99 | 13:50
7 Comments:
Hey you guys!! There is another Forum member in Astorga too! Christopher, his blog is Amomentadrift..great photos...Hope you all ge a chance to meet!
Tomorrow we fly to Lisbon!!
Buen Camino, Karin
Make molehills out of those mountains by imagining who is walking with you...He walks before you to show the way, beside you to guide your steps safely, and behind you to boost you when necessary and make sure you don't fall back. (Just like always!) Plus, I suspect you have legions of Angels and Saints accompanying you to lighten your load and lift your feet. Go, Pilgrims, go. Our prayers go with you.
Connie H.
"The present moment always reveals the presence and the power of God." from Abandonment to Divine Providence
I am praying for you! You will always remember this experience. Matt and I took a walk today and we thought of you.
Glory be to Jesus Christ
Linda
HI All,
I am praying for you and for you to have wonderful weather.Love the pictures you post. Can't wait to see them all and to hear all the glorious details. Thanks foryor prayer:)God go with you
Cath
Trying again using a different account.
Peter
The pictures are beautiful and we are so blessed to be sharing this journey with you through this blog. We will continue to pray for all of you, and especially for good weather. God Bless you and be with you.
Brian and Michelle
Hello Chuck and Joanne, Hope you are hanging in there. Only a few days left. Your Spirit will bring you home.Our prayers are with you. Dave and Nancy
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