Isobel and Marc arrived in Puenta la Reina this afternoon. Isobel saw where we were staying, so they opted to stay here too. It was such a nice surprise to get a text from Isobel saying they were here. After a nice afternoon, we had our Pilgrim Dinner together tonight. It was so nice to get to see them one last time.
I am happy to say, that Gretchen is showing signs of improvement. She has been a very well behaved patient, laying low and sleeping a great deal which shows how hard her body has been working to fight the infection. Her wound is still... impressive ... but changing in the right way. I think one last day should get her over the hump of this problem. She even felt good enough to join us for dinner.
I did manage to find some backpacks which will be just right for daypacks. They will easily hold our water containers, food, and other small necessities. We will have to be a little more aware of where we are going next, so that we can send our big packs ahead, but maps and trails are easier to follow now.
I had a feeling your pit stop would allow your Aussie friends to catch up with you! That’s a nice thing to help cheer you up. I’m glad Gretchen is feeling better - how long had her wound been festering?
ReplyDeleteTo the best of my knowledge, this injury has been going on for a little while, but didn't get really bad until about a week ago. By then we were in little tiny villages with no pharmacies, markets, or medical facilities. Puenta La Reina was the first town we could get help once it was clear it needed medical attention. Now that we are on the French Way, we should not run in to that type of problem.
DeleteGlad to hear Gretchen is improving and also happy to hear your friends caught up to you! Nice treat. The smaller daypacks should help a whole lot - lightening the load will make trekking easier.
ReplyDeletePam
So glad to hear that Gretchen is recovering! You are doing great with these bumps you are encountering. It is truly a Blessed Journey.
ReplyDeleteLove, Debbie