Some Days Are Tougher Than Others

Yesterday was a really tough day. Dinner the night before didn't set right with me (my fault, I shouldn't have had Italian food in Spain). Walking was really hard with an upset stomach. Nevertheless, I still toughed out 18 miles, but it look me a coupler hours longer than usual. By evening, with some dinner and a good night's sleep, I was ready to go again this morning.

Today, some hilly terrain, but my stride was strong and my pace fast. What a difference a day makes. Although I left a bit earlier this morning, I arrive in Melida by 1 pm and had the whole afternoon to relax, get some lunch, and do my final load of laundry (had to walk through a bit of mud today).

Tomorrow is another 30 kms. or 18 mile day, but it puts me within a short 3-4 hour walk into Santiago on Sunday morning. Wow, my Camino is almost over. It's hard to believe that I've just completed my 29th straight day of walking.