We were going to walk to o cebreiro today but weather is not permitting. Way too cold to be walking up the mountain. Marybel’s heels are not doing well and will need medical attention. We commissioned a cab to o cebreiro but once we reached there, we found that we won’t be able to get to a medical center until the town of triascastella. So we stayed with our cabbie until this next big town. He took us to the medical center and we waited to see a doctor.

Marybel was examined by the doctor and she said that it was Archilles Tendonitis. She prescribed ibuprofen and stated that this is common for pilgrims on the camino. Just take some rest and a strict schedule of the prescription. She also remarked that there is a belief in the camino, “if there is more suffering, then more of your sins are forgiven on the camino”. I tell you now, I will not make this my motto on my camino. However, I do believe that you will have the experiences you are meant to have.

So this day has been decided for me, a day to chill out and for Marybel to raise and rest her feet.

Tommorrow we will head out to Sarria if all is well. This trek will be interesting as all who are on the camino must complete this stage from Sarria to Compostela De Santiago. We have sixteen spots left on our pilgrims passport for stamps and hope to have all spots filled. Given how my camino is panning out, we will have time for fisterre where we go to burn our socks and to see if we can find a famous rock that heals back problems. If we can locate this, I shall ask for a healing for a loved one’s back problem (you know who you are). In any case, my rosary is coming out in Sarria and I shall repeat the prayers until I reach Santiago. I still have my colorful wristband, now tied on my watch. It will be placed at St James’ altar with all your requests. I trust that all your prayers will be answered.

Much love,
Hilda 🙂