Ahh, Pilgrims Again!

What a GREAT day on the Camino de Santiago again!
We were up and out of our lodging by 8 o’clock. The sun was just rising and there was a very heavy fog. We had on SmartWool and Puffer Vests but you could see our breath. Cafe con Leche and croissant for breakfast and we were on our way. The yellow arrows out of Porrino were a bit confusing. ( We had joined the Facebook Portuguese Camino site about six months ago. This complaint was constant. A free Portuguese Camino app was downloaded and it saved us brilliantly twice today. ).
The scenery was breathtaking. The calla lilies were in full bloom. The fruit orchards were,also. I thought about Lent and that the light lengthens the days and makes things grow. That is significantly symbolic.
The terrain was pretty easy. Our highest elevation climb was only 800 feet and it was a long but constant climb. Hardwood, pine and eucalyptus forests surrounded us often. We met and walked some distance with three different pilgrims today. Anna and Pelli are from Majorca. Another Anna was from Germany. All three were in their late twenties. It was their first Camino. Lovely and interesting conversation as you place one foot in front of each other often above the clouds.
In a small village named Mos a car pulled over and a man handed Ernest a small yellow card. Buen Camino was all it said and the town’s name. Another kind encouragement from those who wish you well on this journey.
About 12:30 as we descended the elevation it began to rain. (Descents are much more difficult than ascents.) Donning our ponchos we walked the next two hours in the drizzle. The rapid change in weather is par for the Way. You hardly take note of it. You just adjust.
We have 12,2 miles tomorrow. Our legs are a little tired but not significantly sore. We load up on magnesium and turmeric and they really help.
I know some of you reading this are behind/south of us. This is such a fresh,clear, pleasant, quiet part of your journey. You will love it.
Buen Camino.