Little things

Such a small thing is the toe.  I've gotten used to lacing my boots loosely, resting where possible, treating the 'hot spots' promptly and changing socks daily.  But the tip of my left middle toe seems bruised and tender, and commands a lot of attention when walking and takes a lot joy out of the moment. 

Nevertheless, the camino gives more than it takes...the parochial Albergue is staffed by a pair of Swiss multilingual volunteers who offered tea as we arrived, spoke lovingly of the building and its heritage as "under the protection" of the church because of its parish association, and informed us of the pilgrim mass at 7:00.  Here's what a 13th century Romanesque parish church looks like:

An international group have made a lovely smelling soup and casserole, although we will be eating after the mass at a local establishment!

Today's Music:  Phil Ochs - When I'm Gone

Today's paces: 32,975

Tomorrow's Prayer Intentions:  30 years ago, on the Feast of St Michael and All Angels, I was ordained a (transitional) Deacon, together with Linda MacDonald, Margaret (Young) Sagar, Carson Baxter, John Smith, and Michael Collier.