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Camino de Santiago – Day 22 – Carrion de Los Condes to Ledigos – Part 2

I should give some credit here. I'm not able to post to the blog due to Apple issues, without the help of my daughter in Edmonton, who is currently on maternity leave. Thank you Elina.

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Today we experienced some Camino synchronicity family-wise. My mother-in-law's name was Naomi. Starting this morning we started noticing rocks and signs signed by someone with the same name. It was like C's mom was there in spirit. Then others appeared.

Toward the end of today's trek there was my sister's name spelled out in rocks.

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We arrived at Alburgue la Morena, established in honour of the owner's grandmother, who bore a coincidental resemblance to my mother. This is a caricature, but there is a portrait that's even closer:

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This old hacienda has a nice feel, each room named for a family member.

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The cost was 15e per person with shared bath and another wonderful meal for 10e each. Another example of locals catering to pilgrims.

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6 responses to “Camino de Santiago – Day 22 – Carrion de Los Condes to Ledigos – Part 2”

  1. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    Wow. Doesn’t it give you goosebumps (and a good feeling) to have these “signs” from loved ones along the way? How’s the wrist doing? Thanks, Elina, for helping post. Good to see you and your little one,

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  2. Margaret Smith Avatar
    Margaret Smith

    This whole trip is really fascinating ! Chuck looks great and very relaxed and you look like you are having incredible days.the photos are stunning too almost like we are there. A little bonus to see the new grand baby !

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  3. LoriAngela Avatar
    LoriAngela

    Loving your stunning and very generous journal. Just finished “Fumbling”, a book about the Camino. Take care and thanks for the continued sharing.

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  4. Rsia Avatar
    Rsia

    Oh, my, your grandbaby look just like her mum.
    Glad that everything is going well.

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  5. Elina Avatar
    Elina

    I can’t believe how much that image looks like Grammy. I was stunned before I even read your thoughts.

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  6. Kristen Avatar
    Kristen

    That is a sweet mother and baby portrait.

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