Trying to embrace the detours...

I'm not sure anyone will understand really why, but I had to make a very difficult decision yesterday. The day before yesterday I felt a strange tickle in the back of my throat. I ignored it hoping if I did, nothing would come of it. No such luck. By the time I went to bed I knew I was coming down with a cold. I coughed and hacked most of the night and by morning I had a decision to make. Normally the decision would be easy... it easy. I have been walking with, having meals with and getting to know a great buch of people. The thought of not continuing on with them was very unsettling. I had a foot that was bothering me, combined with the fact that it was raining, I decided I would take the bus ahead 2 days in my scedule so I could get some rest and try and get a handle on the cold. So within an hour and at a cost of 2.85euros, I took the bus to Burgos where I got some vitamin c and some rest. As I was driving on the bus, I actually saw some of the group that I travel with. That made me even sadder and feeling just a bit guilty. Anyhow some of the gang has caught up and I plan to continue my walk tomorrow.
Adios from a cool and right now rainy Spain!