This morning, I bid farewell to Los Arcos after receiving a quick, hand-made wire sculpture of a backpacking pilgrim that one of the workers at Albergue de Austria makes and gives as a farewell to all who stay there. I hooked it to my caribeener on the front of my pack to point the way. It is truly a cool little gift.
I arrived at the traditional end of the Basque Country, in the city of Logrono, today at about 2:30 p.m. I had been getting the feeling that Guillermo was going to decide to stay in Logrono instead of walking the promised 41 K to Navarette like he said he was going to (because he knew I was staying here). And, sure enough, we reached the city center and he said he was too tired to move on after only 28K today (I didn't buy it- and something was strange about this situation). So I proceeded to muster up as much Spanish in order to be assertive, and told him that I am solo and will be staying elsewhere tonight. Long story short, we parted ways at the city center and I checked into a Hotel instead of an Albergue. Wow, didn't think I'd have to "break-up" with someone on this trip! (If you think there might be more to this story, well you're correct, and remind me tell you when I get back).
Really positive note: I got to talk with my husband tonight (morning for him) on the phone. Expensive, but mucho necessary for my, sometimes, loneliness over here.
I have to say I've gotten several comments and posts referring to my Camino to Santiago being like a big vacation. It is far from that. And, I do not have the words, yet and maybe never, to be able to express what it is or will be for me. Please, take a moment to either Google the journey or click on the link I've included to the right, for further information about the journey. Ultreia! Go beyond!
Tomorrow's blog post will give you a description of albergues, what I typically see when I'm walking, and the secret to losing weight...
I have attached a photo of my dessert tonight that I ordered all by myself- en Espanol. And, a photo of my new mini-walking partner.
Love you all and truly, thank you for your comments and support...4 weeks, 640K to go until Santiago.
1 comment:
Had to laugh at todays blog. Can't wait to talk to you about your adventures. Luv Ya. Deb J.
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