Day 20


Lisa writing today. It was a long, rather boring day. We covered 30 miles with 5062 feet of elevation. Total miles so far is 462.

We walked on a lot of pavement through eucalyptus forest and farm land. We briefly talked with a young couple from the Catskills in New York and Yolanda from Lithuania.

I tried to get a picture of the sunrise, but it was too cloudy. Rain threatened most of the day, but we only had to wear our ponchos for 20 minutes. 



This is the kind of path we like to walk on, but it was short and lead back to pavement. 


An up close of a slate roof. 


I’m still enjoying the animals along the way. 



I love the succulents in this cute wheel barrow!



This kitty was from the wheel barrow house and was so friendly and wanted his ears rubbed. 
 

                                 More kitties 



We each eat 3 or more pieces of  fruit each day. I can’t say enough about how good the stone fruits are! Apricots, plums, peaches and flat peaches. The oranges and pears are wonderful too!


During the last 5 miles today, we were walking on the shoulder of a somewhat busy road. A produce truck was stopping along the way to sell his goods to locals. As we passed an older lady waiting for the truck, she spoke to us, and said, “Suerte y Victoria!” (Luck and Victory) while she held up two fingers in the letter V. The support of locals to the pilgrims along the Camino is so heart warming and appreciated!  







 

Comments

  1. AnonymousAugust 10, 2022 at 1:08 PM

    We are on a nectarine kick here, but fresh is better!
    Laur

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  2. AnonymousAugust 10, 2022 at 1:10 PM

    Day 20 and you walked 462 miles! impressive! You must be ahead of schedule.. have a relaxing night! D and L

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  3. AnonymousAugust 10, 2022 at 1:45 PM

    I love the slate roof! I can’t imagine how hard it would be to make. I also can’t imagine how on Day 20 you guys can walk 30 miles, not to mention the elevation involved! Looks like you are finishing strong. ~Deb Dick

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  4. AnonymousAugust 10, 2022 at 2:30 PM

    The fresh fruit sounds delicious. You made a lot of progress today. The end is in sight. DA

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  5. AnonymousAugust 10, 2022 at 4:01 PM

    Uh mazing what one foot in front of the other will take you. Mega bravos on thirty… yes big 30 miles!!! Woo hoo. … and now dinner and a feet up! LB

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  6. Sherry & RonAugust 10, 2022 at 7:54 PM

    Proud of you in Omaha! LOVE the cloudy sunrise, and love that you have wonderful fruit, and that you are stepping along to a triumphant finish!

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  7. John TAugust 11, 2022 at 5:50 AM

    Long day! Beautiful scenery. Getting close to the end! Enjoy every moment!

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