Leaving early Is only getting slightly easier. Here I am at 6:30am. I am sending my pack ahead for the next few days to give my body a little break from the weight.
The sunrise today was spectacular! We were almost to our first town - Granon the full moon was up over the town and the sunrise was brilliant behind us. We rushed up tho hill to stand and watch for a good long moment.
The final stats for today are - 22km 6:39am - 1230pm which boils down to 4km/hr or 2.5miles/hr with a nice break for meals We have found grabbing a small breakfast early is very important. So we usually get a croissant or a banana for breakfast and split a sandwich for lunch. Dinner is another story. SPAIN IS AWESOME! The restaurants have a menu del dis (menu of the day) at a fixed price usually 9-12€ you get three courses typically first course (appetizer) you can choose from some soups, rice dish (Pella), spaghetti with red sauce and cheese (no meat but weird to have pasta aa an appetizer, or salad (typically with seafood or tuna on top). Second (main course) you choose from meat (pork, beef, fish) and fries, last course (dessert) flan, ice cream, or mousse. Items vary from place to place but it is so nice to have a full meal! You have to ask for Sal y pimenta (salt and pepper)
Pilgrims have been making signs in the dying sunflowers. This one points the way!
Belerado is very nice. They have a little Hollywood theme with foot and hand prints on the ground of athletes and a pub 'Hollywood'.
Here is our room this is mostly typical of an Albergue/Hostel. If you look you can see me preshower. Post shower I wear yoga pants and tank top! The beds were hand are by the owner! They are much nicer than the squeaky beds of last night.
That is all for today! Long day tomorrow 27.4 km to Ages. Buen Camino!
I am really enjoying your posts and feel like I am right there along with you! I love the pictures! Day 10... How amazing! Hope you are getting everything that you wanted to so far out if this journey!
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely getting a healthy respect for people on their feet all day! Really gorgeous journey but so exhausting!
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another great blog shelle :) those beds are sooo beautiful, hand made with love i'm sure. that hostel looks lovely. dad appreciates that wood work . The sunflower so artistically done, pointing the way . haha i had to loook to see what you were talking about, but there it is ! glad you caught it for us to see. we now have a weather report of where you are on the computer. Imagine seeing the sunrise every day, again, beautiful . we follow in your footsteps via google earth map, it's as close as we can get :) these blogs mean the world to us. Ohhhhh got your Paris Postcards today. what a Thrill. inspired... mom
ReplyDeleteLove, Love the photos!!!! I guess your camera is working...for the moment :) It's nice to have a variety of hostels. One night you might have one less desirable but perhaps the next night will be better! Your meals sound good. Lots of carbs, which you need. Can u imagine how fit you will be at the end!! The hikes you took before your trip will now seem super easy. Does sending your backpack ahead guarantee you guys a bed? Glad that you're giving yourself a break from the pack!!! Every little bit to make the trek easier and give you a break is fantastic!! Do you get some kind of medal or something at the end?? Happy trails Ant L
ReplyDeleteI love reading your blogs. Sounds like a new adventure everyday! I received your post card yesterday!!! Thank you. Stay safe and take care of those feet :) Your friend, Lori
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