Well it’s been a while since I updated because actually walking this thing is a ton of work and my brain doesn’t work right at the end of the day, or the wifi doesn’t work, or I’m just too tired. So, here’s a brief rundown of things.

By the numbers:

• Kilometers walked: ~105
• Kilometers left till Santiago: ~200
• Meters ascended: ~1000
• Meters descended: ~1240
• Days spent walking: 5
• Days left until Santiago: 10
• Blisters formed: 1
• Threats of blisters: 2
• Skinned knees: 1
• Sniffles sniffed: infinite! (Maybe not quite, but I would not recommend being sick while hiking)
• Successful ear pops: 5 or 7 or something, lost count but it was a miracle every time it happened and gum didn’t help
• Items intentionally left behind: 3
• Top bunks slept in: 2
• Non-bunks slept in: 1 (+1 in León)
• Bottom bunks slept in: 1 (+1 for tonight)
• Nights without a pillow: 1
• Days I sent my pack ahead: 1 (that was today)
• Tortilla Españolas consumed: Too many to count
• Pounds of bread eaten: I have no idea but it accompanies nearly every meal
• Group selfies taken: 5 (I think I finally got the technique down)