No posting of pictures this time - no SD drive on this computer.
Set off this a.m. in pitch dark at 7:15 with empty stomachs because the only bar (cafe) in the town simply failed to open as scheduled for breakfast.
So, six kilometres through the countryside and then, just as the sun was coming up, a roadside cantina: A young man, living in an abandoned farmhouse with no electricity and just a well for water, had set up a roadside stand with hot coffee, juice, biscuits, and fruit, all available for whatever amount one wants to donate. Apparently that´s his life twenty-four seven, 365 days a year, serving peregrinos.
And along come three German women pilgrims, one of whom happens to be humming a Taize tune. Next thing you know, Pauline and the three of them are standing in a circle singing Taize hymns together, with warm stomachs and warm hearts, in the countryside in the first light of Sunday morning.
Another minor camino miracle when it was most needed.
R
What a wonderful story - one of many I'm sure. Food, drink and music - a common language.
ReplyDeleteNo photos so I looked up your current location, Astorga, on the internet and saw some great pictures of the Palacio Episcopal which I imagine is the biggest building in town.
Just testing!
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ReplyDeleteAngela just showed me how to send this message.
I received your phone call and everything sounds great. Now I'm going home to try and send my own message!
Love Chuck
Lesson over!
ReplyDeleteHere I am at home, So if this works,,,,it is mine!!
ReplyDeleteIm going to taize tonite after dinner at barbs ,,,good to know your health has withstood the rigours of the pilgramage ...see you soon
...love Chuck
Hello Pauline and Rick, I have also been having trouble posting a comment but here goes another try. We are so glad to be getting your blogs and update everyone regularly at church. We all all thinking of you every day and wish you continued good health and good walking! God bless! From All your St James Family
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