I picked up a wooden staff, scallop shell, and “credencial” (pilgrim’s passport) in this pretty trailhead village, where I am staying in a charming Basque country house. I hung out today with two runners from Virginia I met on the ride from Bayonne. One of them has published a book on running and theology. We bought lunch food to share on the trail tomorrow. They have 15 years on me, but I will have to keep up or starve. Today was warm and sunny, but showers are expected when we start out tomorrow (drier later).
So here I go, ready or not. Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ under my feet, Christ within me, Christ over me, Christ in faces of all I meet.
The religious imagineer 
Go with God, honey. Buen Camino !
All the love Jim Friedrich!
A book on Running and Theology!?! Some behind the scenes arrangin’ goin’ on, I’d say!
Peace be with you, Pilgrim.
Way to go Jim! You are totally ready. Bon Camino (since you are still in France!). See you in Spain! Well, maybe not….
You are totally ready Jim! Bon Camino (since you are still in France)!
Bon campion, Pilgrim!
Greg+ gave a link to your blog, so I’m going to keep up with you by computer. Have a great journey!
What do you mean they have 15 years on you? Are they 85 years old?