Leaving Casa Magica, and we were in a LOT of pain. We already knew we weren´t going to make it to our final destination. Mom is currently hobbling along with knee braces, biofreeze and pain cream. It made me very happy to see yet another extremely well behaved Spanish dog.
Entrance to the albergue and the swings outside. This was probably our most trying night of the camino. I think even mom wanted to go home, not only were her knees feeling bad, but we both felt sick. It might have been because we didnt have enough salt that day. Mom had someone look at her knees and they told her to take a day off entirely from walking, so......
We took a bus the next morning with about six other limping pilgrims! All waiting for the bus together. New friends (a couple who met on the camino) from italy and our friend Bob, a highschool math teacher from Canada. The girl from italy is the lead in Mama Mia in Rome!
Dont worry about us! We rested the whole day here in Logroño, and are feeling better and looking forward to walking again tomorrow :) Glad this was the day we werent walking with our friends from texas, we heard through the Camino Grapevine that they encountered a naked flasher in the woods, hope we run into them soon to comfort them and learn what happened. It is VERY nice to have wifi (mom says I get really happy whenever I get it) and thank you guys for reading and commenting. Tomorrow we hope to make it to Najera, but since that is 18 more miles and we are trying to heal we will probably stop at ventosa.
SHOUT OUT TO LAURA!
Thank you for being so supportive! (even if you cant comment haha). You truly are the best friend a girl could have! Thinking about you <3
My goodness this is unbelievable! Gaby, tell Mom she is doing great and so are you. Your pictures are amazing and I am glad you took a day off of walking. Hopefully this will get a little easier each day. It looks like you are meeting the coolest people which makes this journey so special! You are the best team ever! You have both done Baldwin proud!! All our love, Julie
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ReplyDeleteWe are all so proud of you and your mom!!!! This is a VERY difficult undertaking, and you two have bravely, taken it on!! Take as much rest as you need to make it work. We are all behind you a THOUSAND percent!!!! Love and hugs to you both....and if I was there, I would give you both a big, long foot massage, I am a nurse after all....I do rub feet....sending foot massage over cyber space :)
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ReplyDeleteI am so glad to see your new posts. I was starting to get Camino Withdrawal. I'm so proud of you and Mom. I hope you are learning new things about each other every day with all of this alone time together.(Ask her to tell you about Gina Foltman). Tell mom to rest her knees. Take your time. Eventually you'll get there. No need to rush it. Take a cab and cheat one day if you have to. LOL I miss you both and think of you every day. Love, Aunt Lizzy xoxo
Hey Gaby! the marr family is rooting for you! glad to see you are doing great! We all cant wait to hear more about it!
ReplyDeleteHey Gaby and Mama Meckley! All us Milgrams are thinking of you every day - you are so inspiring for all you have done so far - and we know you will get over this hump. What amazing photos - and memories you will always have! Be strong and ENJOY! (LOVE those hammocks!) xoxoxo Marla
ReplyDeleteWow, so much excitement in the past few days. I have been thinking of you and your mom over the weekend and couldn't wait to read your blog to see what I missed. Gaby you are too cute in these pics! Ha Ha, sausage toes! Some of us have those naturally, without having walked a hundred or so miles ;) Bless the person that told your mom to rest a day, hoping she can get permission like that throughout the trip when she needs it most. Good gravy, you two are so brave. Yippee for no blisters* Now I'll hope for a miraculous knee recovery for your mom and you'll be set. Be safe, stay strong and keep up the good work. You both are doing something wonderful. Thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed getting caught up today reading all about your last few days! What an experience. Thinking of you both everyday!!
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