Our purple hats are being recognized by other pilgrims. We have had perfect strangers ask if they could take our picture. Many need to know where we got them so they can buy one. Even a bicyclist stopped going up a hill to take our picture. People we have gotten to know look for our hats in order find us.
For us, the hats have gone from being a total annoyance to a source of warmth, fly detractor, and sun shield.
Today, as we were walking along the trail, I noticed that our shadows, with purple hats, have taken on a type of St. James silhouette, which is kind of cool. His silhouette is depicted in many places along the way. Next time I see one, I will take a picture and post it.
Our day was good. 13 miles to Santo Domingo de la Calzada. And we had a busy but enjoyable afternoon. We are in an albergue with 217 others. Our room only has 16. I believe I am the oldest in the room.
Tomorrow, Villa Mayor del Rio.
Very cute! Why has your hat been an annoyance?
ReplyDeleteInitially because it was hot and would flop around on the backpack, getting in the way. But, I resolved the flopping issue, and the warmth is now a blessing.
DeleteYou should be happy with the progress you are making. I'm having a good time tracking you on Google earth. I had to grin with your comment about cooler weather the other day. It hasn't been that warm here for 3 days!!
ReplyDeleteYes. I realize we should be happy. Wait a minute...we are!
DeleteThis site is the best way I have been able to track your progress.
ReplyDeletehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Way
Cool! We also have a really cool app, "Buen Camino", which gives the whole French Way, plus hostelsand more.
DeleteSo glad to hear the two of you are doing well. You are making great progress and I love seeing your pictures. Benay
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are enjoying them.
DeleteThe Purple Hat Chicks are going to be famous! By the time you get to Santiago I bet you will have a welcoming crowd. How good is that? Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteFunny but cool.
DeleteLove the photo and shadow. Looks like you are on stilts. Cool!
ReplyDeleteSound like you guys have been doing great! I’ve been delinquent in checking since Angela had taken her trip to California and I’ve been running around rustling the kids.
ReplyDeleteFear not, I understand.
DeleteWith legs that long you can walk 20 kilometers in an hour. I like Dick's "Purple Hat Chicks". It's perfect!! Don't be too surprised if you're met with a purple carpet welcome when you arrive in Santiago de Compostela. Mike
ReplyDeletepurple carpet! Cool!
DeleteHow wonderful that you're becoming "celebs" on the trail with those purple hats. I love it. That's a HUGE crowd there in the albergue - 217! Hope there was no snoring in your group of 16......
ReplyDeletePam
Some snoring, but not as bad as some.
Delete13 miles in your purple hats, you are doing great! And oldest in the room...not with that spirit!! Love you guys!!
ReplyDeleteYou will be the famous ladies of the Camino soon!
ReplyDeleteHow was the sleeping with 16 in the room?
Sharon
Very regimented at this albergue. Lights out at 10, and then on at 7 and a rooster crowing (story behind famous rooster). Given the number of people, it could have been worse.
DeleteLove the hats & the shadows!
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