June 19.
Cizur Menor to Puente La Reina - 19km. We woke up to a cowbell alarm at 6. Same routine, everyone begins to stir, get in line to the bathroom and then begin packing. They had a little breadfast room with bread/jam and the worst coffee ever! Again we have a rain day with a mountain to cross. Mud! Thats how we will describe todays trail. Slipping and sliding up the mountain and then down the other side. Beautiful country though. Wheat fields where ever it was flat enough to plant and everything so green. Our boots now look like we´ve been on the camino more than 4 days. Half way through our day we stopped at a local bar (cafe) and had cafe con leche, a big step up from what was called coffee this morning. The albergue we are staying at is very nice. We have our own private room right off the main room of 40 beds. There are a couple of other rooms set up the same way. Maybe they try to put the married couples in these and everyone else in the main room. Dinner tonight will be a pilgrims meal of chicken, fish, pasta, and a drink. The rain has stopped for now and we are taking care of chores; laundry, blog, and sore feet. The people we meet are from all over the world with many different backgrounds and experiences, different languages and customs, and yet here to complete the same jouney as we. We are both doing well and are enjoying Spain and the camino very much. We wish you all well.
Buen Camino.
P.S. to los estudiantes de Profe - you know all of the neck and infinity scarves that are so popular? Well, everyone, men and women, are wearing them in Spain, but they are not merely decorative. They use them as shawls when it´s chilly, hats when it´s sunny, etc. They serve a purpose. They use si to answer the cell phone, and they DO NOT use their cell phones when socializing with others. Haven´t seen a single cell phone out when they are sitting together in restaurants or bars. Buen Camino, Profe
Sounds like your trip is quite the adventure. I love to hear about the cultural aspects. No cell phones out! Love it. We could learn a few things from others.
ReplyDeleteI'm not all familiar with this trail. Is it something that people do all summer? Are the places you stay intended for the hikers?
Stay safe and enjoy the "ride".
Mardeana Glasel