From Castro de Dozon to A Laxe
Distance: 10 miles / 17 kmTotal: 122 miles
Notable memories
It was a beautiful day for a walk. Physically much easier.
Just confirmed my trip to Dublin Ireland for Sunday October 14th. I guess this means I'm hiking an Irish Camino this year. I only need to finish my Spanish one. LOL
No pictures today. I was just really working it hard to get the next albergue so I could take care of business about Ireland.
Not clear what is going on, but I'm not really feeling the Camino. Could be:
- having too much in my plans. Spain, Ireland, Wales
- familiarity with the Camino. Less of an adventure
- not having a major struggle to sort out. Just hiking this time
- 5 weeks is too long
Who knows?
Sonnet About a Mass that I Attended
Amber stone masonry echoes foot falls
Entering the church makes one feel silent
In the presence of the omnipotent
The faithful become ensconced in walls.
The faithful walk in, some near, some far
Everything and everyone looks so old
Tradition, habits, beliefs, faith grown cold
While Gregorian chant resonates ears.
Gregorian chant brings alive the calls
Lifting the spirits of the penitents
Desolation fades in the supplicants
As more emptiness grows in the stone walls
A dying tradition of hope and joy
As fewer and fewer come in to pray
Smartphones, tablets, I-phones, I-pass, I toys
What's left for tomorrow? What's left to say?
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