Easy walk

Because we had heard so many comments that today was going to be a long difficult day we got up earlier than usual and were out walking before the sun was up. I know that fact will shock some of you but it really happened. The next miracle was that we walked three miles in just under an hour. Because of the uneven paths we had been averaging closer to two miles an hour. About mid morning we started walking with a very nice man from Toronto and he walked with us almost to Rabanal. He is walking his third Camino in about 18 months. One of his walks was the path from Portugal. I am sure he has a story that explains his many walks. Meeting new people and visiting makes the walk go faster. We arrived here in great shape at 12:30.

Just before town we came upon about a half miles of mesh fencing and the fence was covered with a variety of crosses mostly made of twigs. Some were quite ornate and had obviously been made in advance. We found some twigs and made our own creation. It was quite a spiritual place.

After a lovely afternoon of showers, naps and wandering this sweet little village population 50 we attended vespers at a Benedictine Monastery. The church dates back to the 11th century. Four monks sang The Liturgy of the Hours in Gregorian chant. Each day seems to bring us a new surprise.

The maps show a pretty serious descent tomorrow so my companion and faithful guide thinks we need another early start!i am wondering what will get me first, the trail or getting up and out in the dark?