After days of great sunshine, today in Spain it rained. As we left the refugio in Pamplona we dined on fruit juice and croisants, took along some cheese for the rest of the croisants for lunch, and began what we thought would be a nice walk, albiet a bit wet. I forgot to check the map. I´m glad I didn´t check the map or I might have turned back. The steepest yet ! And in mud. Not so bad going up, but the way down is so slippery, and therefore slow. We didn´t get to our planned destination tonight, and thank God that we got somewhere! After a hot shower and nice meal we´re off to bed. It´s not even 9 pm. Halleluja! I have a new traveling companion—–Camino Carol! This is one sturdy woman! Blessings to all of you. I´ll try to send pictures some day but haven´t figured that out yet. Jason gave me a lesson, but not in Spanish…
Pilgrimage
Skip and Carol Heiney's Camino de Santiago
Thinking of you daily. The days are warm and some wet as usual. Remember God’s love is infinite, blisters are not. These too shall pass unto callouses.
This is awesome — to be following you on your trek. Thank you for keeping us updated. We are on this pilgrimage with you in spirit. May God pour out His blessings every minute, every hour, especially on the steep parts!
Love to you both,
Bernice
Way to go Skip and Carol! Feel free to send me pictures and I’ll post. I can make the pictures you send a separate post, or can post the pictures with the post(s) you specify. Blessings, Jason
It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way (camino) secure.
Psalm 18:32
You have delivered…my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life.
Psalm 56:13
Oh our good and dear friends, we are so with you in spirit. We pray God’s peace and His strength abounds in your steps today as you walk today. It’s not a race so just enjoy the pace. Love you! Deb and Bri
Skipee’to y Camino Carolee’na,
Step by step you are experiencing a parable of all our lives! In a few short weeks you will look back on these early days and revel in the growth of your physical, emotional, and spiritual endurance and strength.
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40
Con abrazos!
Allan & Linda, arm chair trekkers and advisors
Hola mis pastores! It is great to follow you on your Way. Our prayers are with you for strength and good weather. We miss you.
We are praying that the Lord keeps you two dear people safe and well on your pilgrimage through Spain.
One step at a time…it’s like how you eat an elephant…one bite at a time. Do they serve elephant at any of the waysides along The Way?
Love to you.
Blessings, Norm and Cheryl
Skipper and Carol……….
I so enjoy hearing from you on your pilgrimage. Back in the 1200’s all we had were carrier pigeons, somewhat iffy for sending/receiving messages, but came in handy for a snack when desperate.
Cherish those serendipitous moments along the way. As we used to say back in the Jesus People days… Keep on Truckin’. Love you guys!
Bruce