So, here we are with our new Italian friends, Adriano and Vera. They speak very little English, so it has been an interesting day. They were headed in the same direction as we were, and really knew what they were doing. Given our history, we decided to joim them and headed to Surrance. Which where everyone thought was our final destination for the day.
We got a little nervous when they went away from our now much beloved markers and on to a busy road, only to find out the path we were to take was impassable due to something they knew through their prep work, but the language barrier kicked in so we just followed obediently.
We arrived in Surrance around 3:30 which pleased us as there is really a lot to accomplish once you arrive at the hostel and we have limited free time We are all at a monastery hostel tonight and we had our first pilgrim meal. It was delicious!
The one hiccup...our friends were not going to the same destination that we needed to go. We found that out after we settled in and looked the map another Perrigrino gave us this morning. We are very off course now.
But it seems that God has a plan. Some of the things we have experienced here are amazing!
We can still get to Santiago by a slightly different route, and neither of us would give up this day for anything.
What a great experience!
ReplyDeleteSometimes the most fun comes to us when we're "off target" - your Italian friends were a joy and you have seen some things you wouldn't have seen had you stayed on your route. You'll get back on track and have more adventures ahead.
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Indeed, this has all worked for the best. We feel very blessed.
DeleteWhat an amazing adventure you are having...getting lost and meeting all kinds of other hikers will be the things you remember. I admire you both and send lots of prayers for each day's journey!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! Xoxo
DeleteHi Ladies, Feel better now you have the markers to follow along with.
ReplyDeleteKeep your tootsies in good condition!! YOu two will have something to talk about for the rest of your lives. Great!! Love to you both. George Boser is in ICU, keep him in your prayers especially at the next church you visit. #3 Hail Marys and your prayers are supposed to be heard. He is such a wonderful person. Be safe! MK
We will definitely do special prayers for George.
DeleteOh man, getting lost (in a foreign land! On foot!) would cause me no end of anxiety. You and Gretchen are much more suited to these kinds of adventures than I am! 😄
ReplyDeleteI am not we are more suited, You handle a lot of things I am not sure I could do, better yet, I know I couldn't do. We just try to persevere during the difficult times.
ReplyDeleteThis is Kathy. So glad you found some good friends to help you out. stay safe, you remain in my prayers.
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