On the Way to Leon
Thursdays walk was straight forward. Level, good trail conditions with light rain through the 12 mile walk. Here are some photos taken along the way. This leg took us 7 hours walking time. It took longer because the trail went through the middle of the city. 
MEET. HENRY & JEAN FRANCOIS We met Henry & Jean Wednesday evening as we were staying at the same Casa Rural. Each year for the past 3 years. they have walked 5 days on the Camino each time. They start where they leave off the previous year. They both work and live in France. Henry resides in Metz & Jean Francois in Dijon. They are both married and are great Friends.. They average 25 miles a day for 5 days! They both walk the Camino in memory of Henry’s son Jean Baptiste, who died 2 minutes after birth 8 years ago. Jean Francois travels along with Henry because… well…he is a good friend. We enjoyed having dinner together and meeting them. 
FRUIT (S) OF THE LOOM! 
The further west we travel, the trails seem to be in better shape. The trail for the past 2 days had a covering of decomposed granite. There were water puddles but easy to navigate around. During the previous weeks, rain turned the trail into a mud pit….very difficult to maintain speed and rhythm under those conditions. 
EMBEDDED. BRONZE PILGRIM SHE’LL TO SHOW THE WAY THROUGH THE CITY
Mike & Angie On The Camino de Santiago 
Love the colors!!!!
Mo
May 10, 2013 at 4:55 pm
This blog was such a great idea. We really enjoy reading the new posts…keep them coming, enjoy, and be safe. We miss you!!
May 10, 2013 at 5:07 pm
Good to hear from you Wendy. Mike
“Mike & Angie
May 10, 2013 at 7:22 pm
Love the ponchos!! At least they kept you dry:)
May 10, 2013 at 5:16 pm
Are you kidding? The neon puke green and optic orange are all the rage! Everyone who is anyone will be clamoring for these beauties now that you’re sporting them all over Spain. Muy de moda…
May 10, 2013 at 6:48 pm
Hey, we feel good all over again.
Hankstay to youtay
Ikemay
May 10, 2013 at 7:19 pm
We love your raincoats! If you don’t want them after you’d done, we’ll take them off your hands! You two are held in our hearts each step of the way!
Blessings,
Marie & Larry
May 10, 2013 at 9:56 pm
So wonderful to hear your adventures. Glad things are easing up. Hope that it stays this way and even improves, like no rain:) Hugs, Pamela
May 10, 2013 at 10:51 pm
Love the fruit of the loom look. RoseMarie
May 11, 2013 at 6:04 pm
What a hoot!! Those colors are hysterical!!!!
Today, Mother’s Day, we started the Camino Portuguese from Tui to Porrino and we only did about 11 miles in perfect weather and a simple terrain and we were exhausted! We have no idea how you two have done what you have done and are STILL going!
Tomorrow we do some small mountains for 14 miles…we pray we will make it!! Alex has had to take a little extra Parkinson’s medication and lots of short stops, but I think we can do it….God willing.
Keep those reports coming….they are inspiring us even more! Love, Debbie & Alex
May 12, 2013 at 6:14 pm