Crazy Americans
Today was our shortest and most level path. Of course, you have no idea at the start what the camino might serve up. As runners (Jon & I) we train for it and love it, so, our feet itch to get level terrain. Today's camino gift was 12 miles of moderate trails and a breeze that gently whispered go,go, go, you got it.
When you do things out of the ordinary people's reactions are unique. We get fist pumps, clapping, encouragement and of course some disapproving head shakes and what-the-hell-are-they-thinking looks. On more than one occasion we got the "we figured you were Americans - the only ones crazy enough to run el camino"
This is my path, that is your path, there is no right path. In the church of Sirena running is the fastest form of connection to the universe. Running provides an automatic bypass of the brain and direct environment connection into the soul resulting in pure bliss! If that makes me a crazy American then I'll take it! But I'm only a half crazy American the other half is crazy Spaniard.
Buen camino - enjoy your path on your terms and let others do the same
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