Photo: Luigi enjoying lunch
May 31, 2001 I left in the dark, about 6:00 AM. Soon an old Italian man, Luigi, caught up with me. He had started walking in Italy and was excited to have just 2 days left. He walked in sandals, having worn out his shoes. With his long white beard, staff, and lean frame he made quite an impression. When I first saw him, I thought he looked like Jesus or some biblical figure. Other pilgrims had nicknamed him Jesus .
In Azura, Luigi had a large 12 ounce espresso for breakfast. Sometimes he would silently pray the rosary while we were walking.
Later that morning we came across a catholic mass being said on a forest trail for 60 other London bikers. The bikers had started in Leon and had a support van plus priests.
At 11 AM we stopped at a roadside snackbar. Luigi had a ham bocadilla and 2 beers. I had some fruit and juice drink. We continued on to Arco de Pino, a distance of 20 miles for me. Luigi continued on to Monte de Goza.
Credential stamp
Photo: Camino mass for bikers, Luigi in background
Photo: Bikers on Camino
Photo: Camino marker
Photo: Church in country
Map of camino
