Almansa to Higueruela - My Chivalrous Birthday Walk
Here is Sancho Panza toasting Knight Mike on his birthday. . Together we fought the unbeatable foe and arrived safely and honourably at the La Posada Hotel. Mike had never had a birthday quite like this.
Our quest began before dawn
Striding through morning mists
And taking calls from loved ones
The path was long today - and I focused on small details at my feet
The late spring colours of wild flowers.
I felt the rocks through my boots - thankfully this surface did not last.
The cool overcast morning in the hills
made way for a warm sunny afternoon on the high plains.
With time to think and look for shade - I took shorter occasional breaks and managed my water
My last hours of walking were spent on roadside bitumen - it was tough. I was focused on getting there
And I (oops Sancho and I) eventually did
Today was a birthday to remember- that’s for sure Quixotic? It had its moments. Your wishes and support mean a lot- thanks everyone x
Happy Camino Birthday Mike
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday dear Mike. Ian and Leonie. Fascinating journey you are having. Seems so different from last one. Xx
ReplyDeleteKiel cumpleaños amigo. I loved Higuereula. I stayed in an albergue near the top of the hill. Tomorrow's walk to Chinchilla should be nice. And a word from Don: 'Take my advice and live for a long, long time. Because the maddest thing a man can do in this life is to let himself die.' Buen camino, Sancho Panza
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY dear Mike 🥂🎂 Geoff and I will have a birthday drink for you tonight😊🥰
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday Mike
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