Beautiful Things Happen On The Camino
Joe with Angie’s Backpack
Those of you following our blog know of Angie’s plight on the Camino. Angie has been devastated. She told me recently “I didn’t train for 1 year to ride a taxi on the Camino.” I felt terrible about this situation.
On Sunday she said she wanted to try the 10 mile walk. Everything went OK for the first 4 miles. Then trouble. Angie could go no farther. With 6 miles ahead of us before the next Pueblo, we were at a remote rest stop next to a farm. We heard a couple speaking English. We introduced ourselves and we told them we are going to stick around and see if things improve. When they saw the problem that Angie was in, Marka said “why don’t you let us take Angie’s backpack?” So there you have it. Joe, Marka’s husband, took Angie’s backpack (see photos). Joe gave Marka his small backpack and Marka gave Angie her small backpack. Angie was now able to complete the day’s journey. At the end of the day we now discovered that the reason Angie was not healing her foot and lower legs was because of the weight of her backpack. You would think that we would have figured this out before!
At the end of the day, we traded backpacks over a glass of wine. This is the spirit of the Camino.
Do you believe in guardian angels? We do! Thank you. Joe & Marka
Marka & Joe reside in Marin, California
Mike & Angie On The Camino de Santiago 
Well no time like the present time to find out…. now all you need to do is empty her back pack! I am so proud of you Angie for not giving up! and Mike for taking such good care of her! Keep the posts coming I look forward to seeing them! Lots of good energy is coming your way! Ciao for now xo
May 6, 2013 at 9:55 pm
Congratutions, problem solved, finish the healing, and it will be like
nothing happened. Forward and on. It is a glorious day. Keep the posts
coming. I am there in spirit. Kay
May 6, 2013 at 10:32 pm
Yes I do believe in Guardian Angels and so happy the switch helped you Angela . I hope you are able to lesson the load. You are two brave Pilgrims and I am so proud of you ! keep up the interesting posts ! Love Mom
May 6, 2013 at 11:25 pm
The Force is with you.
May 7, 2013 at 12:04 am
The pilgrims used to travel with donkeys and probably got a ride now and then so Angie, it is the same if you take a car sometimes. Please do not feel bad. Also I am glad to learn about the solution of a lighter pack.
May 7, 2013 at 12:37 am
Mike/Angie,
Where are you now (Monday 5/6)??? Calzadilla de la Cueza?? Sahagun??
Mark
May 7, 2013 at 3:49 am
Hi you two sorry I am a bit behind in replies. I am so happy that you ran into two such wonderful people, but it does not surprise me as you are both such wonderful people:) Trek on we love and miss you.
May 8, 2013 at 10:39 pm