Mansilla De Las Mulas

Hi,

Many miles have been travelled since my last post. We have made it through Burgos, seeing the cathedral there was wonderful. The cathedral which my words will fail to do justice, is this profoundly beautiful piece in the center of the city. When you stand in front of it it stands this vastly white structure whose architecture is so delicate. It reminds me of a giant piece of wax that was sculpted into this magnificent cathedral. The turrets on the top look of shaved wax,curled into delicate positions, and positioned high above on the cathedral are these wonderful statues of various figures. It was a very moving sight. I can´t post pictures right now but if you get a chance google the cathedral of Burgos.

The last three days have been very difficult and trying. We have been walking 18 to 20 miles per day, which has been quite a bit. It has been pretty flat but it has been very hot and the stretch we have been walking is full of long distances with no shade, and oh yeah no sign of life, except for miles and miles of wheat.

My legs and feet have been showing the miles, with plenty of blisters reminding me as I walk the miles I have already travelled. Everyday though I find myself more then willing to begin walking.

We are in Mansilla De Las Mulas and will be in Leon by the end of tomorrow, which when I look at the map reminds me how close we are getting to our destination. I am excited and a bit reluctant, like all things in life to move forwards means to find yourself in new experiences but it also means letting the old ones go, to become little more then memories.


With worn out feet,

Amanda

P.S. Thanks for the comments, and good wishes for Katie and Greg who I think are off right now with the high school youth group in Chicago doing fun things. Hope all is going well for them.