Change of Plans Again

We made a final decision today.

After waffling back and forth 

for a couple of weeks,

we decided today we will be walking 

the Via de la Plata.

There were several reasons why.

1) My tumor has shrunk and is no longer painful.

2) The Corona Virus and fewer people on the Via de la Plata.

3) The VDLP was our first choice.

We will leave on Wednesday for Madrid.

From Madrid we bus to Zafra, rest two days, and begin walking from there.

We will take the VDLP all the way to Astorga.

From there, we take a train to Segovia for Semana Santa.

Then back to Madrid to head home.

I've also changed backpacks.

I packed up the Kyte 36 pack that I bought 

back in October and took it for a hike. 

It was NOT comfortable. 

I ordered a Jade 28L 

(which is really only 26 liters) 

and I like it a lot better.

However, that means 

I have to pack much lighter. 

I'll post my new packing list tomorrow 

if I have time, with photos.

It will be a challenge going light,

as the weather is sure to be cold 

in March/April.

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The Corona Virus

I'm not convinced that this isn't 

what my sons and I had two weeks ago. 

We were SO darned sick 

and they hadn't yet begun testing. 

My youngest son ended up going to the doctor. 

My eldest son, who is a surgical nurse, 

thinks he very well could have had it too. 

My daughter in law sells Do Terra, 

and so I'm using their product "On Guard" 

in my water for a few days 

before and during our flight. 

I'm also putting Oregano oil on the soles of my feet. 

I'm cracking up tonight 

because the oregano oil is SO STRONG 

that Joe is nearly choking  :::laughing:::  

But he promises 

he'll use it the day of the flight too. 

We're also going to be taking garlic pills 

that my middle son swears by. 

Everyone in HIS household got the flu except him 

and he takes the garlic every day. 

At any rate, we considered and talked, 

and decided unless they cancel the flight, 

we're going to stick to our plans. 

The VDLP has been calling us both.

 I need this quiet long walk to sort out my head 

after my diagnosis and my upcoming 

double mastectomy surgery.

 So far, I haven't freaked out, 

and maybe I just haven't processed it yet. 

This will give me the quiet time I need.

So that's it.

I hope you will follow us.

I'll post as often as I am able from my iPhone.  

I am not sure how well blogspot app will work from my phone, but I'll do what I can and if I have to, will update with photos when I get home.

See you from the trail!

Love,

Annie