Day 16 & 17 Rain and Mud
- Susan Lee Laird
- Apr 26, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 28, 2024
I had a muddy 12 mile hike yesterday and was such a mess by the end! I didn’t see another pilgrim for the first 3 hours or so, but this adorable, muddy dog appeared out of nowhere and insisted on guiding me! He knew every single turn for miles and miles. I didn’t want him to get lost; I didn’t encourage him or offer food, but he insisted. He would run up ahead and then look back for me. If I wasn’t hiking fast enough, he would run back and check in with me before leading the way. His collar read “Houdini.” His owner finally caught up with us on a bike to retrieve him and told me that Houdini loves leading folks and knows the path perfectly! I was so relieved and grateful for Houdini’s guidance and happy he’d soon be home safe and warm.
Camino Countdown:
Falls - 0! (One muddy slip, but no fall)
Blisters - 0!
Taxi or bus rides - 0
Muddy dog guides -1, adorable Houdini
Hours without seeing anyone - 3
Theories debunked-1 (I decided to wear bright orange and blue so I would stand out amongst the pilgrims usually dressed all in black. I wanted to be easily identifiable in case I went missing. Perry could ask about an old gal in bright colors. Well, everyone I see seems to have had the same idea! I guess it’s an orange and blue theme for the Camino 2024. 😉)
I have a short, steep 8 mile hike to a village called Beduer today. I hope for a drier trail at least. I figured out how to add a web-link to my blog. Here’s my destination for today….
Enjoying each step of my journey. Thanks for your encouragement, friends and family.
Bon Chemin/Buen Camino!🥾🇫🇷🥖☔️🌦️❤️
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Susan, I just love following your amazing journey. Your photos are stunning. How wonderful that Houdini magically appeared to guide you through the countryside. So special! Happy hiking and Bon Chemin! And… Bon Apetit!
Hi Susan! Katy and I are enjoying your blog. Her comment is:
Hi Suz. Patrick shares his blog about you with me! Although I hope you don’t have too many alone hours. Stacy did a great job reviewing her book, ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’, today. (No Kelly, Marleen, Sharon, or Dotty.) I’ll call in a few days. Hola to the doggies. Love, Katy Mouse
Oh I love this story! Houdini the trail blazer. And zero blisters! impressive! Love all the photos. Stay strong my friend. Thinking of you often. 🤗. ~Staci
I’d make it 10 stars for this part of your journey! Houdini was a godsend. Bravo! No one else but you had such a wonderful companion. 😁🦋❤️