Sept 22. 13 painful km
From my yoga instructor, friend and beautiful woman...thank you Sandra.
If we are facing the right direction, all we have to do is keep walking - Buddha -
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I start this entry before we head out, as I need to acknowledge the seven, splendid years I've been married to My John. I dearly love this man. Happy anniversary love...
My sweet man, enjoying garbanzo soup last night. Love this guy. I feel so blessed that we are married. John is feeling rather miserable this morning. I've yet to check his blisters, but his back is completely whacked out. We have a group of men cyclists who are being very loud at 6 AM. Usually pilgrims whisper in the morning and move about in silence. These fellows don't have that behavior in their repertoire. The one in the top bunk, over John, has been moving all night long, making the entire bed shift head to foot. Add to that the fact that his bed is worn out, my man just isn't doing well. Once the cyclists leave, I'll give him a bit of a massage.
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We wandered out of the albergue a little after 8 AM. We had hoped for a leisurely morning, but it was not to be.
Our walk was, again, beside a highway, but there was a greenbelt between us and the lightly traveled highway. After John got moving, we made it to Ledigos for coffee, then another few km to a lovely albergue. When one sees a 'Tripadvisor' approval sticker in the window, one has a feeling of glee. We were able to get a room with 4 bunks and it is shared with a man from Slovenia and a woman from Florida. 
The dry, but chilly wind, makes short work of drying our laundry. Albergue Los Templarios is located in an area of Spain that the Knights of the Templar held a stronghold, primarily to protect the pilgrims. There is nothing physical left from them, but it is a magical place. Tonight, we are officially 1/2 way to Santiago. I hope John heals and we can make some good time on our days to Leon.
Blister Report-on the mend for one foot. The other has another blister that was missed during surgery yesterday, so I did another procedure today. Just like real life, eh? John feels that getting them drained, and the thread that facilitates the drainage is working well.
Total luxury for tomorrow. I've book a room in a hostel in Sahagun. Just the two of us, and a bathroom. It is about 15 km and should not be too for John. If his blisters and/or Achilles' tendon are not much better tomorrow after we arrive in Sahagun, I'll go in search of a doctor.
My grumpy attitude from yesterday is completely gone and I'm back into the pilgrim frame of mind. The cyclists couldn't even smash it today. I'm grateful for our time together. When asked why I am doing this pilgrimage, I wasn't quite sure in earlier days. Now, it is becoming obvious that my goal is a closer relationship with God and a better understanding of my faith. That faith grows daily.
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