Our goal should be to live life in radical amazement

A friend sent that quote from a book on nature. A week ago I would have thought,  "that's interesting".  After spending my first full week on the Camino, I am living it. 

Neither photos nor words can adequately describe what I have seen and experienced. This part of Spain is mountainous but also has a very broad valley where enough wheat is grown to supply all the baguettes in Spain. Once I got through the mountains in the first 3 days,I have been in this valley for the last 4 days. Our path takes us right through these huge fields with the path lined with wild roses, poppies, and many other unknown flower varieties.

 In the quiet of the morning, song birds fill the air with their sounds. Around every bend there is a view that leaves me in radical amazement. I have been blessed by great weather, except for the wind. Yesterday it was so strong that at times it was difficult to remain upright. There are many wind farms in this region, for good reason.

 I have met so many people from all over the world and all are fun to talk with and learn from.

A little background: The  Camino is divided into 33 stages. Some are longer than others. Some are more difficult than others.    Most are about 15-17 miles long, taking me from one village to another. Each night I stay in an albergue (hostel). This costs between 5-10€ and are all communal living. That includes sleeping, bathrooms and showers. It has taken a little getting use to, but I don't even think about it now. 
-a link for elevations: 
http://elcaminosantiago.com/Camino-Santiago-Map-Camino-Frances-33-Maps.htm

Tomorrow I will enter the Rioja region, world famous for their wine.

I am loving my journey, one step at a time.