Wow. I had forgotten what it's like to run when it warms up. Mind you, we have yet to reach "scorching earth" temperatures but it is about 85F at 8:30pm. Nevertheless it felt great to get out and stretch my legs.
Maybe that's what calls me to walk el Camino. I have always enjoyed travelling and the "street life" that you do in Europe. I think that it is much more enjoyable, for me, to walk to a destination in a city than it is to be obligated to drive. I love San Antonio, but like many American cities it is just not designed for walking. I think that you miss out on the experience of your surroundings when you have to drive. When you walk that slower pace allows you to better take in the smells, sights, and sounds as you make your way on foot. Much more aware of what's around you. Ultimately that is what I want to experience in our upcoming Camino. I want to feel the world around me instead of the daily drone-like existence that modern life can often become. Who knows what I'll experience as we walk but I can't wait for us to go.
