We just arrived in Laredo, and are staying in a beautiful private albergue with only four beds in the room! It is also called Albergue Buen Pastor, so I feel right at home 🙂 This a wonderfully spacious change after last night’s stay at Castro-Urdiales in an albergue with 21 pilgrims, though the facility is designed to accommodate only 16.

Nevertheless Castro-Urdiales was a beautiful seaside town with a rich history. Artifacts of human civilization have been found in this area dating back to 12,000 BC. There is also the remains of a medieval Templar castle, which one of the turrets now serves as the foundation for the lighthouse, and there is an extraordinary cathedral that was a treat to tour. Here’s some photos to enjoy.

Today was mostly walking on the highway, so here’s some photos as well to show you the more mundane, but, nevertheless rich parts of our journey.

As of today we have logged 140 miles and all of us are feeling pretty good. Caleb was complaining about his toes hurting, but lacing his shoes tighter seems to have fixed that problem. I haven’t experienced any joint pain or sharp muscle problems, so I praise God for that! My feet are very sore at the end of each day’s journey, but getting the pack off, walking around the towns in the evening in my Tevas, and then getting a good night’s sleep, seems to be a sustainable rhythm. Thanks for all your prayers and encouraging comments!