Walk this way.....

This morning I (Danielle) opted to join a group from Quebec (Quebec a Compostelle) on their first training walk of the season.

I'm so glad I did! It took some convincing to head out on my bike as the rain was looming but ....off I went for the rendez-vous spot.

We were a good bunch of ~ 20 folks. As is often the case I was the youngest of the crowd but I mingled and circulated to ensure I had a good time. Our walk this morning was a short one in preparation of the incremental increases we'll see in the weeks to come. The route in fact is one of my favorites so I relished the new company while soaking up the familar scenery.

There were some interesting stories as some had completed the Camino before. In fact, some have done it on more than one occasion.

The pearl of wisdom that I walked away with (no punn intended) was that rather than finish my walk in Santiago de Compostella I will continue on to the Portugese border. I had tacked on 2 extra weeks to spend time in Portugal so I'll take some of that time to "wind down" away from the crowds. It will also give me an opportunity to experience a part of the hike that is not so "common".

Then once accross the border I can decide where to rest my souls (of my feet that is) and my soul.

VIVE L'AVENTURE!!!!!!