Today we made a trip to the hospital. I had been having a problem with my left leg for the last several days. It had begun hurting during a climb and I though it was only shin splints. It continued to become worse over the next several days and a red rash covered my lower leg to the point that I thought it may be a hairline fracture. We decided this morning it was best to take the time and go to the hospital in Sarria, the largest city we would go though until Santiago. Well at 6:45 in the morning the emergency room in Sarria is closed. not to mention that it took us 45 minutes to find the hospital after a bartender gave us very vague directions. We had to wait until 8 when the hospital opened and a PA was very helpful. ¨I think¨ she told me that it was an allergic reaction to something and that the rash and swelling were not to worry. Needless to say, she gave me a shot in the rump, some creme for the area. and sent me on my way. No paperwork, no insurance.
When I asked her about this she said ¨España es mui rica!¨ Spain is very rich!
Well the leg felt better today and we made it to Portomarin, a small town on a very large reservoir. We walked with a couple from Miami for a while. Their son is going to Tech and is in Barcelona studying. They decided to do the Camino before going to visit him. They were very nice. We made Paella tonight for dinner in the Albergue. It wasn´t great, but it was fun and nice to be with all the other people we have met. I will post some pictures now to share some of the experiences.
3 comments:
I think more and more of the two of you as preprations for honduras become more intense. We leave in 10 days or so. we had a VBS meeting last night and sang the song "Yo no camino solo" and I thought of you and wanted you to know that indeed you do not walk alone, we are all praying for you here! *hugs*
Hey you two!
Irene and Todd have told me about your journey and sent me the link.
I am so envious and proud of you both. What a testament to your relationship to each other and to God.
I am anxioiusly awaiting new blogs and I can't wait to see what new experiences God has in store for you both.
I am praying for your health, safety and for absolute joy in your heart for this time you will never forget.
Laura Ellard
(aka Justin's Mom)
Hey Gangster.
Hope youre still amazing... and that rash thing is gone. dude you know the froth on top of starbucks stuff?! I accidently.. FIGURED OUT HOW TO MAKE IT! I was trying to make whipped cream... But... twice the amount of half and half doesnt not actually equal the normal substance of heavy cream. Bleh. Anyways thats how I figured out the froth... because when I stirred it, it didnt become thick or anything.. it turned into more and more and more bubbles.. needless to say... it was a failed effort. Spain > Georgia. Most deffinatly right now. How many miles do you have left? I have NOOO idea how in the world to calculate kilometers... =[
I miss you!!!
-JECH
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