I have been walking with Franzcensca for two days now. We seem to have established a really great rapport with each other, as well as an equaled pacing partner. We like to walk about the same distances each day and can communicate with each other. Neither of us speak or "entiende" Spanish very well, but between the two of us, we navigate just fine.
Yesterday, we walked to (hmmm, let me think because I can't remember- all the days are running together now) Granon in Rioja (like a State). We arrived at the albergue which was located at the back, very dark and dreary entrance to a 500 year old church. We, first, read in Franzcesca's Camino guide book that we were going to have to sleep on the floor at this albergue, so half way up the dreary stairway we decided to walk around the village a bit more hoping there would be a private albergue, etc. The only other one we found wasn't gonna work because it cost 55 Euros (ridiculous). So, we made our way back toward the "creepy" albergue after bravely asking and receiving Spanish directions. On our re-approach, Tom, one of the two hosts at the Albergue approached us and immediately spoke English, asking us where we were headed. He led us to the Albergue, explaining that it is run by volunteers and that he and one other volunteer are transitioning right now, so there are two of them to two of us. He led us into, absolutely hands down, the best albergue on the Camino!!
They had a fireplace with a fire burning, a welcoming Idaho cabin feel, they made a wonderful dinner and breakfast, too-- as well as both hosts were from Germany, but also spoke English! How cool is that because they got to converse with Franzcesca in German and everybody spoke English with me. The albergue had us sleeping on mats that were on the floor, however, quite comfy. Great Albergue- Granon!
As for today, lets just say we made it to Villafranca Montes de Oca. There were high headwinds, cold weather, and to top it off, the albergue in the town we wanted to stop in was closed.
Photos are of the wonderful Hosts at the Granon albergue, and the second is of some lambs that were just born, which I'm seeing around here alot.
I will be in Burgos on Wednesday.
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