Day 2

This afternoon I arrived in Zubiri and am staying the night here (way better accomodations than last night-it ws very cold and drafty in the space we selpt in-even with 100 people sharing the space: It was a very old structure and had the appearance of an old church.) I walked with Marjan from Slovania, and because we talked a little too much took a few too many breaks and pictures, it started to get late and we decided it was better not to continue the 5k to Larrsoana. Leaving a little early tomorrow will allow me to spend some time in Pamploma (the running of the bulls happened a couple of weeks ago!) before heading to Cizur Menor. I continue to be amazed at how quickly community and relationships form aong those on the Camino. Today Eva fro Sweden gave me a bracelet becuse she did not beleive we would see each other again before she headed back home. She and her companion will not be going to Santiago. When one arrives in a town, one is greeted by other pilgrims as though as by old friends. It´s a wonderful experience. It nurtures my sense of familiarity and haveig returned to somethng I know. I´m looking forward to travelling deeper into Spain over the days ahead and the experiences and encounters that await. The most challenging part right now is getting my mouth to respond in spanish and not french when asking a question or responding to a question. What comes out is usually a mixture of both languages. The fact that most of the people I meet speak more than their native tongue is also an incentive for me to keep improving my own abilities. ¡Hasta Luego! Love, MD