Saturday, May 18, 2024

As we agreed upon the time to rise in the morning, the light is turned on at 5:30 am to help us prepare for our upcoming day of walking. 6:00 am breakfast and then out. The pre-dawn sunrise splashes across the sky with clouds awash in orange, pink, and purple. A candy-coloured display; the firmament lit in neon. We set a nimble pace—walking fast and far—along a detour through more natural terrain away from the noisy highway. We arrive in Itero de la Vega in good time, checking in without reservation before the throng arrives. All domestic chores are completed before dinner is prepared and tomorrow’s destination is agreed upon. My initial priority for this adventure remains: enjoy everything, keep smiling, spend my time with those I love and care about, and keep capturing as much as humanly possible!

Today’s distance walked: 40.9 km    |    Total distance walked: 456.61 km

Travel far. Travel light. Move through it all, and I’ll see you again in Santiago.