Well I’m in England – but via Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram and whatever means are available I get messages daily and still travel alongside.
My welcome home 
was extraordinary, a tidal wave of children , Ciara , dogs , hugs , kisses , presents 
, adventure stories , Camino jokes , night out with friends , more stories and “you’ll never guessed what happened then ………..” etc along the lines of ………
……….. Inspired 
It really helps with the PCSD 
– it doesn’t take a genius to discover the antidote – keep walking ! …… And while you do it – go through the things you saw and the clarity of thought the 750, 000 steps gave.
My dogs are wondering what’s hit them , they get 8k before breakfast and 6k later on .
And again and again
The Internatiōnalè are asking – how are Brigitta and Carmen ?
Its tough to follow fully as they’ve put in some long days , updates not easy to acquire – but ….. the days in question are :-
Saturday 23rd
Sunday 24th
Monday 25th
Tuesday 26th
Weds 27th
I’ll jump to Monday 25th -I’ve got most material for that day – in this blog post – I’ll try to make it fractionally logical .
This is 25th Sept and on their way into the Mountains – looking good Girls !
Heading towards the end of a long stage and a climb up to 1500 metres to ‘base camp’ in Foncebadón .
The Climb , the views look amazing . The temperature lower , changing from the Meseta which officially ends at Astorga.
Carmen doing what she does best ………. care for everything / everyone / Cows 
/ the planet 
…….. 
And Finally into Foncebadón – and after some discussion on where to stay between the 3 of us as I’m the only one with the ‘Wise Pilgrim’ app . They book into ….
Albergue Mont Irago – this looks more like a ski lodge from 40 years ago ! Same Vibe.
There’s even a fire! – You can sense the change in environment. Here is the happiest woman alive – when she has organised the wash line 
The good natured , hippy , environment caring , mountain lodge vibe made this a real favourite place .
Great table , good company , chaotic room
And I hope the Veggy Paella 
tasted as good as it looks ladies !
With a final word from this calm and welcoming place ……
That’s Monday 25th done and this post done for tonight . Big day tomorrow as a super long walk and THE exceptionally emotional day of Camino beckons ………. when most days contain some degree of heightened emotion on this adventure – you may understand later why Cruz de Ferro stands out ……….
Xxxxxxxxx
It must be hard to leave but wonderful to come back home to Ciara and the family …. it’s like a detox I suppose that you really don’t want to do, anyway see you both soon and I’m looking forward to sitting with a coffee in your kitchen listening first hand to the tales of your adventures