Today was amazing… Mike got some work done again today with his project here this morning.. Has more meetings later: first phase finished! By afternoon we headed to a festival and then on for a truly unforgettable afternoon with family and friends in the mountains surrounding oviedo. The meal was traditional foods of bean soups, vegetable stew, homemade breads, goat( yes! And it was amazing!) beef, potatoes, rice pudding, various pastries, and local wines. The setting was surreal and the Spanish chatter and interpretations abundant! What an amazing send off for our journey! Thank you! We got back in the city in time to have our pilgrim credentials stamped at the cathedral so we start with a blessing in the morning and begin walking. First destination.., Grado… Approx 18 miles!
Moulton Family Famalia La Famiglia Famille Ohana Pariwar 
So happy to hear of your wonderful day!
happy, happy, happy. sounds like a lot of fun. looking forward to your next post
Hey, Dad! Don’t worry, I just flew over tomorrow’s route with my iPhone aerial map. Quite civilized complete with Autovia (divided hwy) & plowed fields. No Starbucks that I could see so that’s not civilized ’nuff for me!
Gosh sounds like quite the amazing day you had!! That’s an awesome send off. Have fun and 18 miles sounds like a great number for your first day hiking! Love you guys.
“May the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails and the moon walks.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit
Can’t wait to read what all y’all will experience along the way.
So glad to hear of all the things you’re doing! Sounds amazing! How was the 18 miles? It sounds pretty long to me! I like your idea of following the map, Nancy H. I think I’ll do that so mom can see where you guys are. Sending love!