Finished first week in Spain

We arrived in Spain for the Camino de Santiago de Compostela a week ago.  We are now in the town of Santo Domingo.  After having a few challenges, including a bad cough, I am back to feeling better and am enjoying the blessing that the Camino is bringing our way.  We have met people from all over the world - Japan, Korea, Australia, the Netherlands, Denmark, France, Canada, and Germany to name just a few of the place.  Last night, we stayed in a big room with about 90 people in bunk beds.  The women ran out of hot water in their restroom yesterday afternoon, so they took over the men´s restroom until we ran out of hot water, and then gave it back to us.  I have a smile on my face a lot of days at what goes on here.  But the spirit of the Camino is wonderful.  I enjoy the beauty of nature here. The food is wonderful - had my favorite paella yesterday.  Celia, Claudia, and Hallie, my three fellow pilgrims from Mississippi are all having a good time.  We hope to make it to the city of Burgos in two days, and a week from today we will meet Lyons Walsh from St Richard in Jackson in the city of Leon.  Know that I am praying for all of all and that we are taking you all on the Camino with us.  It is difficulty finding time and access to the internet, but will try to do so at least once a week.  Blessings to all of you.  Buen Camino.