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Saturday, October 12, 2019

DAY 5 SANTAREM TO AZINHAGA

We left just after seven, missed one of the way makers and eventually, after an hour was on our way out of Santarem. This however was not as bad as one of the pilgrims who had to return to fetch her phone, just to discover it was all along in the side pocket of her trousers.

I previously wrote about people who on the Camino leave things behind which symbolises something personal. The three teddy bears hanging in the tree, made us wonder. Was it maybe a bereaved parent mourning a child? 

The spirit of the Camino was presented to us in the form of a pouch hanging from a tree. Inside was a note; "Please take what you need and leave the rest for other pilgrims", also plaster, wound dressing and three cigarettes.

The day was long, 27 km's. We are tired and our feet hurt. Tomorrow will be a rest day. The journey is not yet over. The journey inward is quite often also tiresom but that is where growth happens. It is when the silence of the Camino opens up to you that you know the Camino is accepting you and will provide in your needs.

May you have a blessed Sunday!

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