I still find it hard to understand how I could be so blessed and fortunate. What brings together such seemingly unconnected events across time and space that result in such good fortune?
Lali picked me up yesterday in Oviedo and brought me to her lovely home in Gijon. Lali is a wonderfully kind and generous (and truly delightful) person. We are able to communicate well and are similar in many respects; we are mothers, professionals, have a love of travel, and appreciate food and wine. Lali has traveled extensively having been to the U.S. to work in a lab at UCSD. She has seen more of the U.S. than I have! She is my self-appointed nurse. Right now I am waiting in an orthopedic and physical therapy clinic (sports medicine-type) in Gijon in hope of getting some means to enable me to walk short distances while my leg is healing. I am hoping for a walking soft cast or boot but even crutches would be helpful.
They will be able to see me in about 30 minutes. Lali will interpret on my behalf.
My hope is to be on my way again in a couple of days traveling by bus, making my way to Santiago. I only want to travel short distances between the towns still being able to appreciate the scenes, the people, the tastes, the feeling of the Camino.
I hope to catch up with Brigitte and others I have met along the Way and see them again in Santiago.
I am so grateful to Nancy for reaching out to Lali on my behalf; and to Lali for being so gracious.
Yesterday I did take a short walk (very gingerly) and toured the cathedral in Oviedo. Oviedo is the city where the original pilgrimages to Santiago began. There is even a special rate to take the audio tour if you have your Camino credential. It is very beautiful and has many important and significant relics. It is considered one of the three most beautiful and revered cathedrals in Spain.
I appreciate your thoughts and support.
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