Arzua

Last night big thunderstorms rolled in and I watched the lightning from my bed. When I awoke it was still down pouring so I decided to wait till check out (9:30 am) to leave. I got out all my rain gear and went for breakfast before I took off in the rain. It was cold but I walked quickly. I completed 10 miles without stop. The rain was off and on but much better than in the early morning. I ended up stopping for homemade pumpkin soup halfway and then continued on. The last stretch seemed like forever with both feet and shoulder pains but I ended up running into a Camino friend that started the same day as me and who I hadn't seen in 2 weeks. The final stretch we walked together. I enjoyed pizza with a friend and then planned my last day before reaching Santiago....more to come on that....
I don't like graffiti but I couldn't help but stop and laugh at this... I'd never thought of it but at the time I was definitely feeling it!


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  1. HollyKOctober 19, 2022 at 4:19 PM

    So very happy for you!! You are really pushing yourself. The sites are breathtaking!! Thanks for keeping us all posted Stateside. Love you Bran.

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  2. Brandi YoungOctober 20, 2022 at 8:02 AM

    Love you! The only way to do this is to keep going no matter what and I'm soooo close. I hope to be there by 2 tomorrow! When I arrive I'll be taking the cruel shoes off and never wearing them again.

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