hello dear ones,

In Los Arcos (one day’s walk from Logrono – on the map, hopefully there tomorrow.)

We said goodbye to Kate & Mark in Pamplona on Wednesday morning. Thank you again to you both for getting us over the Pyrenees and off to a proper start! Best birthday present ever. We essay afternoon was Mellow. The weather continues to hold – sun, clouds, green fields waiving. Very pastoral. We’re picking up more pilgrim friends along the way. They pass us, we pass them – we greet one another in the evening over beer and wine (such a reward).

Thursday we walked over 20 miles. Dana set a blistering pace and when we arrived in Eatrella, my left leg was realuly sore. We took Friday off, I slathered my leg in analgesic balm, took copious amounts of Ibuprofen. Really, Angels are everywhere: Advice, welcome, a pension that was like twilight zone meets the “Golden girls” – so sweet. Anyway we made our destination today. Legs are all good. Tomorrow Logrono – 419 miles to go to Santiago.

Dana had scored a seat at the table with some young people playing hearts… Maybe I’ll see if I can get sealed in.

Love you all, pray for you so much – there are many miles walked in silence, only the sound of the wind and the warmth of the sun for company.

Blessings and thank you for holding us well.
Catherine & Dana

(I hope that this wonderful account will do you fine for today. I have much to do and am short on words. But that means little really when we know how crazy we are for each other. Love, Felipe.)