Walked 18.1 km today in 5.5 hours including breaks. The high for today was 69deg and there was a strong breeze. The cool weather helped make the walking easier and I actually wore pants and a long sleeve shirt all day.
This morning I had to say goodbye to Lilian and Cora. I detest goodbyes and I teared up as I hugged and kissed each of them. Apparently I was there the first night if their camino this year (they are doing 1/3 a year during a few weeks each summer). I was there the last night and many nights in between. We never told each other our plans. It was alway sheer coincidence.
Cross and bridge leaving Sahagun.
The camino here runs along side a paved road that parallels the interstate ~200m away. All day long. Not very scenic.
I love the sunflowers! With plenty of thinking time on my hands I compiled a list and in order my favorite flowers are: gardenia, sunflower, hydrangea, lilies (all kinds), orchids, roses and daisies.
Skull Micky appears on the camino frequently.
What else do I think about during hours and hours of walking by myself? Well the Beauty and the Beast song Be Our Guest has been playing off and on in my head everyday for weeks. I now have the lyrics saved so at least I can learn the correct words. (Yes, I already know I'm weird.)
I got to the town at 12:30 and put my backpack in queue for the donativo albergue. That means it is donation only. You pay what you want. I almost always give the same as I payed the night before. There is a big kitchen and dining room but not enough forks, go figure. For a place that holds 30 there are 8 showers and 4 toilets. That's a lot!
The camino kids are here camping outside in the rain next to the albergue. They have a dog with them now. The kids just love on that dog.
A lot of the group from yesterday is here today. There are like 5 other Americans, Texas and Washington state I think. Several Italians, Spanish, French, and a Canadian or two.
For a late lunch Gloria from Italy made pasta with zucchini and a little carrot and onion. It was delicious! We had bread with Nutella for dessert. Normally we all split the cost but she said that today it was like we were at her house and the meal was on her. That was so very kind.
I love siesta. It is a perfectly culturally acceptable excuse to take a nap in the afternoon. Every person in my bunk room partook.
Dinner tonight was cucumber and tomato salad and fettuccine Alfredo from a packet.
The same large group is here today. Most are associated with a seminary school in Rome, which somehow ties to Father Anthony who is from Washington state but works in Texas. He has as some other Americans tagging along with him.
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