Hello everyone. Not every Camino are alike. I know this from the start. I would like to insert this observation segment onto my blog every so often when I can. I call it exactly as the title says.

This is where I will share my observations of the blessings I receive and the moments where I bless the accounts I perceive to require them. Hopefully the former surpasses the latter in a big way. It is my perception only hence my own judgement of what is a blessing or not but I wanna record them nonetheless. You will see this title inserted if warranted every so often in between my journey blog to Santiago.

Blessings

When we appear to be lost, things or people appear out of nowhere and put us on track. Saves us time. Though we are never lost between towns and cities for this Camino is well signed. However, within the big cities it is a slightly different story and it does take some good navigation skills to read our maps.

We also meet people who gives us good advice on what to do aside from directions.

The following is an account of some blessings.

– in Porto, we meet two kind gentlemen pilgrims who recommended ponchos from Decathlon. We did not even consider such an item as we have our own rain gear but now that we have bought them and used them we are grateful for their advice.

– another pilgrim who had passed us a long time ago appears in front of us and points us in the right direction within the city when we could not find an arrow.

– no one in sight at a roundabout but a local suddenly appears and gives us a hand by pointing us to the correct turn at the circle

– cannot find our accommodations and I step in dog poo right in front of it. LOL. This is a blessing though some may disagree.

– some cars would pass us and honk with thumbs up wishing us ‘Bom Caminho”. I call this a blessing as it gives me a warm feeling to know that we are supported by some of the Portuguese locals.

Blessing some accounts

In Lisbon and Porto, pickpockets are a big problem. When we ride the transit you can see the locals hugging their belongings to avoid being pickpocketed. Karen and I have secured our important stuff and hid them from view. We have been vigilant and take our cues by observing the locals. Possibly from the heightened awareness, I have felt my zipped up pocket unzipped and my bag touched in a searching motion. Nothing was taken as I had not placed any valuables in sight. I bless these accounts by seeing Christ within them and trust that Divinity will provide for them by alleviating their circumstances so they do not have to continue their unfortunate profession. Lord hear my prayer!

That’s all for now folks. I hope to blog as much as possible or rather as much as I get Wifi. LOL.

Until next time, keep warm and well. 💕💕💕

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