El Camino is a task that doesn’t diminish without effort. Our guys left, so distraction is less. There is nothing for us to do but finish this thing.

The last week or so we have been in “the Meseta”. It is the plains of Spain, thankfully without the rain this time 😊. It is pretty in a simple way, but not as breathtaking as previous sections. We also have had our fair share of heat and flies in this portion.

Can you believe we have only 290 ish of 800 kilometers to go? Our bodies have held up, for the most part. They ache in places, but we realize now that that’s part of the journey.

Some days feel long, but overall, the time has passed quickly. It feels like we still have a good chunk left, but I feel more confident that we will finish. It’s nice to have that fear of not finishing start to lessen.

I’m lying on a bunk bed, after showering and washing some clothes, smelling something aMAZing that is going to be dinner! My dear friend is with me, we have 10 days left, and feelings are bittersweet! I know there are still wonderful things yet to come on this last third of our journey, even if it’s more of the same.

Because the same is actually pretty awesome: people together on a journey of healing and self discovery, bodies and minds growing stronger in spite of the pain, learning the “grind” is full of beauty, discipline, and renewal. I’m beyond grateful.

Until next time! Buen Camino!