Solo walk that started cloudy/chilly turned to bright/pleasant by noon. Arrived in C to learn that the city’s water supply is off, which means I’m staying one town up and will taxi back in the morn to complete the walk to my next stop. No biggie.
Along the Way I wound through the 14th century ruins of the ancient covento de San Anton (photo, archway with street running thru). I then visited the splendidly relaxing Covento de Santa Clara (photo, cross on right) also dating to the 14thC. There I enjoyed the nun’s bird breeding cages and meditated in their sunny, quiet square.
I can’t help but think how this Way is like walking deeper into my heart. I hardly think about much of anything. Instead I just feel God’s grace and gratitude and openness (and sometimes a sore foot).
Also photoed: C’s 9thC hilltop castle ruins.
With the luxury of a taxi I previewed 11thC St Martin church in Fromista (photo, solo church w/three apses) while it was open for tours. It’s been meticulously remolded and evokes such reverence in its simplicity. The altar has a wood carved crucifix flanked by St Martin (of course) and Santiago.
The scenery has flattened out giving the eye such a treat with all green and brown and distant snow capped mountains.
Even warmer, sunnier tomorrow. Can’t wait.
