Charlie and Mary's Guestbook

thanks for the update - what an adventurous past week+! We are really hoping your knee bounces back Mary, and sending the pack ahead is a great strategy. making a reservation will relieve some of the tension about finding a bed too. We are
sending you and Charlie positive energy for the days ahead! You are really inspiring us - we leave for Porto in 9 days!

We really enjoy hearing how you are doing and the sites you have seen and the challenges you face. We keep you in prayer and think of you often, wondering how you are doing. It is such an amazing journey so enjoy every moment - the good o
nes and tough ones! Sending you hugs and our love. Allen & Monika

Thanks for sharing - it's really giving me a sense of what to expect. You're doing a great job - pacing yourselves and making necessary adjustments. The photos are lovely - I particularly like the one with Charlie "saddled up" :) Stay bl
essed ~ Buen Camino!

Mary and Charlie, It is good to hear from you. Sorry to hear there has been so much pain for you Mary. The last bit into Zubiri is very rough. In 2012 I did not leave my albergue in Pamplona either (large, bleeding blisters) and took the bu
s to the next village, so you are doing very well in comparison! It is so good you and Charlie have each other. The magic in Zubiri with the hotel, that's the Camino! FYI, my body did settle down after a week of walking and being okay with my pace, i.e. not walking anyone else's. I've been reading the albergues are filling early, glad you are going to book ahead for now. It may lighten up on the meseta, or not. Also, if you go off the Brierley guide and stay in alternate/smaller villages, like you did in Espinal, you might find there are more places to stay. Since you've got time, take it! The post is not at all boring, quite the opposite, the photos are lovely, so please keep sharing whenever you have the inclination and the wifi. Sending hugs to you both! Buen Camino!

Blessings Dear Friends, You are certainly in our prayers - and we have been thinking about you a lot. We anxiously await your next update. All-powerful God, you always show mercy toward those who love you and you are never far away for th
ose who seek you. Remain with Charlie & Mary on this holy pilgrimage and guide their way in accord with your will. Shelter them with your protection by day, give them the light of your grace by night, and, as their companion on the journey, bring them to their destination in safety. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. Love and Prayers,Brian & Jackie