Well, 2020 proved to be the year from hell for a lot of people.
Keeping my fingers crossed that 2021 is better.
So far, it's not looking like we will walk the Camino this year. We need to decide this month whether or not it is feasible. So far, the Embassy is requiring a Covid test 3 days before flying, which wouldn't be too much of an issue when flying FROM the USA. However, the USA is requiring the same test 3 days before flying home, and this could be a difficult task.
Joe and I have discussed this, and it's looking like we may simply put off our next Camino until Covid restrictions have loosened up, possibly next Spring. It's sad we are not able to travel during Holy Year, but to me, EVERY year is a Holy Year when walking to Santiago. Also, by next season, I'll better be able to hire someone to stay with my mother while I walk with the group. We will make a final decision this month.
In the meantime, I'm looking back through my posts those few days we walked the Via de la Plata and looking forward to picking up again where we left off. It will be the FIFTH time (I think?) that I have attempted to complete the VDLP. Isn't that crazy?
Healthwise, I'm doing great! I'm enjoying Dallas, Oregon. I am missing my van and really don't want to spend another cold winter here in Oregon, but otherwise all is well. The doctor did discover Basal Cell Carcinoma on my chest above my scar last week, and I'm set for MOHS surgery next Thursday. Otherwise, except for being constantly exposed to my mother's cigarette smoke cloud, I'm doing fine.
I have wild turkeys coming by every morning and evening - the neighbors don't like them, but I find them delightful!
The other exciting news is that I got a HUGE screen shot as an extra in the upcoming movie starring Frances McDormond, NOMADLAND. Here is a trailer on You Tube. It's up for an OSCAR! It should be out in February.
I want to apologize to anyone who commented on my posts while we were walking earlier this year. For some reason, Blogger didn't notify me that I had comments and I just (literally) found them today! TEN MONTHS LATER! Sheesh! I am SO sorry! I will try to figure out why I'm not being notified. But thank you so much for following me.
I guess that's all the news for now.
Stay safe, friends, and lets pray for a better 2021.
Love and Buen Camino,
Annie