Updating 2: Some people

Hi again,
Moved on and found a PC in a bar. A man has to do what a man has to do.

I left you with the mosquitos and us on the road to Corrion de Las Condes.
I should have added a wee bit about the people we met at the impromtu birthday dinner.

First there is Greg, a Dublin man based in Owen´s Sound, Ontario for the past twenty years with his wife Rosina and 4 children. Mark, Greg and I have been walking together for the past few days and now that Mark has moved on Greg has to put up with me on his own. Has been a great companion and we are keeping each other going with the stories of our respective childhoods and philosophical approaches to all things good, not so good.

Next we have Oscar, a lawyer from Rome who has a very firm idea of the place of Italy and especially Rome in the development of Western culture. He also has very firm opinions on the superiority of Italy in relation to her Mediteranian neighbours. Oscar has tried to complete the Camino last year but had to give up due to a bad knee. He is out here trying again but the knee is acting up again.

Vita is a Belgian lady who started in Belgium with her friend Kathleen, walking down through France and into Spain. Should finish much the same time as ourselves and in a far better state. She also happens to be an expert in Argentinian Tango but so far no demonstrations.

Nicole is a young German woman from Hamburg, travelling on her own as is Maria another woman from Germany. Both are very strong and resourceful and committed to completing the Camino. There are many Germans on the Camino this year. The main reason is that a famous and popular Germon comic wrote a book about the Camino and this has inspired many to take to the road.

Nicole has changed her departure date 3 times, the last time to ensure that she can walk to Fisterre, an ambition for many travellers. Apparently on reaching Finsterre, one is supposed to divest all cothing, butn them and run naked into the sea. Not sure if there is any basis in truth by Mark Hamilton claims it is so. If I reach Fisterre, be assured that I will not burden humanity with such a sight.

There are two lovey Dutch ladies of mature years who are walking along for the fun of it. Try 30km a day and laugh (and they do).

We have recently met a family from Holland, Dad, Mum and baby girl (Mare) who are completing the Camino as a belated honeymoon. Can you imagine suggesting a 480ml trek as a honeymoon? Not quite the usual approach but on this road there are so many individuals who do not fit the "Walmart" image.

Thanks to all who have added your comments, the beloved Christine in particular. Hope the new book is selling well. As you will see from my contributions, a grammar course might be in order.

Will get back later tonight. The queue for the PC is now at biblical proportions.

best to all,
Arthur