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Safe &Sound in Carrion De Los Condes

20130504_21054020130504_210100We just got back from a beautiful mass at a church called Iglesia de Santa Maria (see photos).Beautiful. Built in the mid 1100s. Following mass, a special benediction was given for us Peregrinos (pilgrims). There were about 25 of us. We were asked to give our names and state where we were from. Angie and I were the only Americans. The priest gave us a blessing and two nuns gave us each a little souvenir for the occasion.

This little pueblo in earlier years was controlled by the Romans. Later by moslems.

Tomorrow Angie says she feels like she can make the walk. This will be a 14 mile one. We will take it slow. She is itching to hit the trail again!

9 responses

  1. Ak Gazzilli's avatar
    Ak Gazzilli

    Hi Mike and Angie,

    Angie, I am so glad that your feet are feeling better. I know you know your limitations so be sure not to push it.

    I was looking for photos in this post but don’t see any. Did you attach them.

    Love,
    Al Gazzilli

    May 4, 2013 at 9:32 pm

    • Hi Al, just finished dinner in Calzadilla de la Cuerza. Too tired to post a blog tonight. Will do one tomorrow. Long day….ANGIE made it OK….tomorrow will blog on HOW she made it!! There is a delay from the written blog and the photos.
      Love,
      Mike

      May 5, 2013 at 7:15 pm

      • Hi Mike and Angie,
        This is Mar writing as a response from Al and me. We realize there is a delay in photos now. We are in Cambria with Barb and Frank, a road trip for us as friends, long overdue. Al and I continue to pray for you and Angie on this pilgrimage. We love you and can’t wait to hear of your adventures in person.
        Love, Marianne

        May 6, 2013 at 12:13 am

  2. mom's avatar
    mom

    Hi Pilgrims! Glad to hear you are feeling better with your feet Angela, now that you are having more flat land will make a big difference I’m sure. I would have loved to be at that Mass with you , I’m with you in thought & prayer every day ! Enjoy each day along “The Way” Love Mom

    May 5, 2013 at 1:06 am

  3. mom's avatar
    mom

    Just a second note Mike,let me know if you are receiving my Replies I as I did have a problem in the beginning. Love Mom

    May 5, 2013 at 1:19 am

    • Hi Mom….yes, your comments are all coming through fine. It’s Sunday morning and just having breakfast before we start our walk.
      Love, Mike

      May 5, 2013 at 6:16 am

  4. Gina's avatar
    Gina

    Beautiful pictures. Have a wonderful day:)

    May 5, 2013 at 4:45 pm

  5. Hi zio Mike and Angie!…i’ve read all about these hard days of the “path” …i hope you’re feeling better now, me my dad and my mom are really close to you, every single day!..Don’t give up…Never give up! I hope to talk to you soon, please call me if you can..much much love..

    May 6, 2013 at 1:09 am

  6. Maria Gaspar's avatar
    Maria Gaspar

    All I can say Angie is your are going to need a pedicure after this! That goes for Mike too!
    Stay well! I love your posts and photos! xxoo

    May 6, 2013 at 4:59 pm