And where did I put my red lipstick? Today is a beautiful day started cold. It now very sunny and all manner of Spanish locals are out for their Sunday constructional …from biker jackets to exercise wear. High heels to trainers, old and young, babies in buggies and doggies with sticks, everyone is walking, talking and communing with nature. I admire the Spanish, almost everyone is outside. As told by the hospitelero, the last weeks were cold so with that in the past a little sun now bring everyone out to take advantage. Few pilgrims have seen today though maybe 2 including the 2 in the hostel Blai Blai. Stunning…

I didn’t sleep well last night and I was hurting. Especially my back, and heelspurricus was raging of course, so much so that I couldn’t walk last night. My back could be the rain but either way I’m happy it’s an off day. I heard the toughest stage was to Markena but I didn’t believe it until I was on the bus and the female bus driver to Ondarroa said the same thing. She was happy to practice English and i happy for local information. I then switched busses to get to Markina and it was raining so I was a little happy .. but sad at the same time…

Rain and the sign said 2 hours that was 4 hours ago. Maybe it’s possible if you are a mountain goat but I a mere turtle might be longer with rocks and rain .. slippery. MUD -/-clay omg ???? that’s all I’m gonna say. In the in military I was told to make the best of any disadvantage so I try …I see the views ignore the pain for a minute at least. Tip: tighten your laces for the climb or else you will get toe blisters and possible black toe nails . With the bad knees going down hill….,Lean back take the first step with the affected knee at a…