If we could judge a Camino from the beauty of the people we meet along the way, so this Camino is already wonderful! Yesterday I was hosted by Guerrino, Irene and the exceptional Marina, a simple family, who made me feel at home, among friends for life… and I don’t really have enough words to adequately express my gratefulness: you shall know that I bring you along with me in my heart!

On the contrary, today, I noticed for the first time the curious and a bit dazed glances of those crossing my way: some of them said hi, some other asked where I was going and some other asked me to pray for them in Lourdes and in Santiago. Mrs. Giacomina asked me to hug the Apostle in her place. And now I am guest of another special family of future pilgrims, but I will write something more about them tomorrow…

Regarding the stage, so far I have walked for 90% of the time on asphalt and has not been a light walk, but the Monte Rosa on my right, more and more well-defined, the paddy fields all around, te first wood and a very nice sandy trail (you cannot understand how it feels good to walk on compact but soft sand, if you haven’t walked for two days on the concrete!) and the lunch with my aunt and uncle made me walk for 30 km today too! In conclusion, I’m ready for a nice dinner prepared by an exceptional cook!