Sonoma, CA

It’s spring break, and my mind has moved to travel. I’ve packed my rucksack even though we won’t leave until April 17, and my soul is already on the route. We will fly into Barcelona this time, spend a few days, then take the bus to Burgos. I reserved 2 nights at a pension on the route in the city center of Burgos, thus we will actually begin one week after our arrival in Spain. Wondering about the slow start? It’s because I injured my feet last year and want to take it slow so we can be ready for the long haul. Slow, but with a sense of urgency that we must take this journey now while we are still here, on the planet, alive and well. Every night I go to sleep with the vision of our interrupted Camino in my minds eye. I walk in my dreams. I haven’t been walking much in my daily life because of needed healing time. This time I will be more prepared. I’m bringing better shoes, with insoles and toe socks with compression sleeves. Perhaps I’ll also bring a foot brace to wear at night for my weakened right foot. I’m holding our journey in my heart.