May 26th Tuesday

 Well the day started quiet enough walking the Camino. That means a hugh uphill walk and very few places to stop for drinks. By now I am forwarding most of my stuff and only using a very small light backpack. Thank you Linda. 

After about 9 of the 12 miles for that day ( And who is counting) I began to feel like I was drunk and attributed it to a combo of beer and pain killers. I guess other hikers did not. There are not a lot of places to sit and rest on this portion of the Camino. So when I sat in one spot a bunch of ladies asked if I was OK. Of course I gave them my standard reply. Just “old and slow”. They tried to help me walk further but I was not steady on my feet. So I sat down again

Me sitting

Feeling fine. They insisted on calling an ambulance and I didn’t have much choice as this one lady had taken charge

Ambulance coming to get me. 

My ambulance companion

Riding in the ambulance. 

In the hospital for testing. EKG, blood sugar, BP, pulse. The whole works. I fell asleep. They wake me

Up and say “You can go now”

I walk to the hostel we are staying at and Gary takes me out to dinner. 

Story Closed.