Paradigm Shift

As Julie sleeps through the heat of the day I figured I would mooch some free internet to update you all. We´ve had three restful days in Burgos and Leon and this was our first day back on the trail. At first I was completely gung-ho: ´Do the whole camino, don´t stop, etc...´ and was afraid that I would feel like a failure if I quit. However, having actually hiked a lot of it, I´ve found that this is much more difficult than originally thought. There´s a reason most people in Spain only do it in small chunks. This is our Camino, not anyone else´s. Therefore, we will hike it at our pace. We have jumped ahead to Leon (top middle of Spain) and will continue our walk to Santiago de Compostela. According to our guide book, this should only take 13 days. However, this would require some 30 km days in 90 degree plus weather. Now that we have cut out some walking distance, we have the luxary to take the trail at our pace, and will do so until we can see the spires of the church in Santiago and get our certificates.

Here are a couple of random thoughts.

1 - I am feeling better from my food or water posioning but still not 100%.
2 - We have collectively pet a horse, dog, cat, and cow along our journey.
3 - This one is for Dad (Dean Barnes). Google the cathedral in Burgos. Find lots of gorgeous pictures of it and enjoy. Then, picture a Genie lift in there. I found one and have the pictures.

Thanks to all the people who follow us on here or on facebook - your support is very benficial to us. Leave us comments and lots of them. It´s a little joy when we get to the computer and see all the love in the form of these comments and it helps us keep going. Take care, America, and everyone watch the world cup final when Spain destroys the Netherlands. We know we will be :)

-Dan