“Climax” is actually too noisy a word to describe the Camino (although alliterative). The Camino is more gentle, quiet and steady.

After leaving Burgos we walked for 4 days averaging 10 plus kms to reach our personal end point, not Santiago de Campostela, but Carrion de los Condes. Carrion is near the mid point for the 900 km. Camino -French Way and a place that was spiritually significant for us in 2015 when we first walked it.

Carrion is also in the middle of the vast and beautiful “meseta,” the serenely beautiful high grain basket of Spain. At one point there is a challenging 200 plus meter climb from the valley floor to the “alto” (high point) of the meseta. A sweaty work out (better if you don’t stop!) is rewarded by stunning views from the top.

And then, the views! In every direction.

Still wildflowers bloom even in late September. The meseta depends on rivers and irrigation for life-giving water.

I am writing on September 28 from a lovely hotel room in Budapest, the first post-Camino stage of our sojourn. We’ve had a lot of adventures and mini-close encounters on this Camino, but basically, with the God’s generous providence, we are happy and well. Ed’s cold is passing, my blisters are toughening, and the cold that started for me 3 days ago is not too bad. The latest challenge is that Anne’s Samsung smart phone has stopped working.

We are still processing our many lessons from the Camino,  and thinking of each of you with love.

I have borrowed Ed’s phone to finish this post as mine has stopped working. Will we find Samsung help tomorrow (Monday) in Budapest?

Stay tuned.