Today I walked over a number of Spanish hills ( Saskatchewan mountains) past vineyards where some farmers were picking grapes, gardens of bright red peppers and along an old roman road. I learned a new Spanish word ´desvio´ which means detours. I had to back track twice to try and figure out where the paths were because the new trails were not so clearly indicated. I also walked through two construction sites. The signs say do not enter yet the construction workers waived me through.
I am starting to look more like a pilgraim because I bought a walking stick this morning. It is made of ´castena´ wood ( I will have to look up the translation later). I have also taken to sporting my purple tower over my shoulders, so my backpack straps rub less and as adivised I am wearing two socks to prevent blisters.
I met another Canadian woman today from Quebec and the end of the day I walked in Estella with a couple of Australians. There are many pilgrims on the camino, some for a week vacation, others for thirty some days and then the more dedicated pilgrims who arrive from further away. I have heard of someone on the trail right now who left Oslo last April or May. Apparently this year there will be more foreigners for one of the first times.
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