And on I go.

Today I was back on the trail, walking from Santo Domingo de la Calzada to Belorado. It was a pretty straight forward walk, 23.9km, mostly on gravel roads, but the idyllic scenery was somewhat compromized by the loud sounds of traffic speeding by. It is the leg that follows the highway the most on the entire Camino. So it was nice to distract myself from the noice and the elements by putting on my ipod and escaping into my own world for part of the day.

The foot is a constant element for care and concern, but it is surprisingly also a blessing. Because I never know how my foot will be by the end of the day I am always grateful for a decent day on the Camino and I love walking here again. It is very interesting; since I do not take any day for granted I am full of joy every day that I walk and I am able to be here and fully appreciate the gift I am given each and every day that I walk this path. I have amazingly detailed memories from last year and can predict quite accurately what to expect for water and food along the way. There is a calmness in this as I also know that I am here to deepen some of the lessons from last year as well as connect with parts inside of me necessary to embrace the future without the unhealthy baggage of my past. It is more that what my conscious mind can process, but I do trust that the camino will do it´s thing.

Last year I achieved some amazing changes; one was restoring a healthy sleep after years of having difficulties falling asleep as well as not getting a restful sleep. After about three weeks on the Camino I was able to go to sleep naturally and sleep soundly through the night. A new world opened up to me, and it has remained good ever since. I am still amazed at this.

Anyway, I am tired and feel like a nap. More later.