Meseta

We have been walking through the meseta for two days now and made it as far as Itero de la Vega. 

The Camino is broken into 3 parts that have been tied to the 3 parts of the Paschal mystery.  The mountains that slowly descend to Burgos are aligned with Christ's suffering.   The meseta to Leon is aligned with Christ's death and time in the tomb.  The mountains climbing out of Leon to Santiago are seen as a resurrection.  

The meseta is a good and open land.  The vistas extend to the horizon and the sky is a royal blue with few clouds to diminish it.  A strong and steady wind blows across the land....caressing the grain as it races onward.  It is a quiet place to trek....little is heard except the wind and the crunch of boots on the gravel path.  There are fewer pilgrims on this section... the Way has spread us out as we make our way to Santiago, each at his own pace. 

The quiet lends itself to contemplative prayer, drawing near to the One who whispers in a still, quiet voice.  We tucked into a little hermitage at San Bol last night.   It is a wonderful place to rest and pray. 

The wind here blows relentlessly....strong and cool.  It made quick work of drying the daily laundry!  :)  but more...has given rise to consider the presence and strength of the Spirit of God.  What can the Lord do for us if we allow?  How much more blessed is life with the Lord filling it with his spirit? With his healing mercy?