Arzua to Amenal

14 miles today. The beauty of the landscape doesn't change. It is almost like always walking through the forest of Narnia. Megan has endured three blisters that are pretty ugly. Yet, she keeps going and is a champ. We stopped to re-tape her feet and allow her to rest. But for the most part, we continuously walk at a fairly brisk pace. We met a group from Nicaragua today and had a wonderful time sharing a beer and hearing their story. They started in Leon and we all say the road is hard but we understand the goal.  Tomorrow, we should be able to see Santiago. I have mixed feelings about that as I know the trip is coming to an end. It has been quite an enlightening time with my daughter and I completely understand how very blessed I am to be able to do this. Also, I walked a very long way with Father Bob today.  We discussed why the shell is the symbol of the El Camino. Saint James, this disciple came to Compostela and was spreading the word of God. He assimilated an entire group of his own disciples to continue to do so. There were issues in Jerusalem with the Romans, and he traveled back there to help others. He was captured and beheaded and his body was returned to Compostela via ship.  The story goes there was a horrible storm and the ship wrecked. It is said that when St. James's body washed up on the shore it was covered in shells. Thus, all pilgrims carry a shell after their completion of the El Camino to prove their journey. Megs is determined to complete this, despite her feet. I have never seen so much tape and bandages in my life! 

Bien Camino and viva Espana!