Struck out at 6:30 with headlamps on, flying by Cirauqui in short order, making tracks to Lorca and enjoying breakfast at 8:15, before the cook even arrived. Couldn't argue with the FRESH squeezed orange juice, black tea, and Chocolate croissant all for €6.
Somewhere between there and Villatuerta I managed to pass Camino Ray who had such out ahead of me. We reconnected on the way our of town and walked together to Estella with the intention of just stopping for lunch, but as we checked out the albergue situation, we did not feel comfortable risking a10km hike with so few accommodation choices and no reservations available.
Tonight is going to be interesting, we are staying in the municipal refuge in town, our room has 24+ beds in one large room - Ooh what a Camino tradition this is, don't think it's a treat, but for €6 it is what it is. But hey, I have earplugs, and I'll be competing for loudest snorer in the room.
Now tomorrow is going to be something. Start the day off in the city then head out to the Irache winery and their wine fountain for an early morning tasting.
So, in my solo walking times I have given to conversing with Mother Camino, feeling her that she can keep throwing obstacles at me, but I won't cave in, THIS Peregrino is going to the finish.
I can say, that every day, with every step, I feel better, stronger, and have have
more stamina. The backaches i an working thru, looking at my belongings and figuring out if I am really using then or not, going to ship ahead to Santiago a bit and rearrange the pack.
Ooh, and I am apparently getting known as "a machine", cause I just won't quit!
Buen Camino!
Kevin
Hey Mr. Machine, there is a great sports club/albergue in Ayegui. Albergue San Cipriano de Ayegui. They gently awaken you with Ravel's Bolero. The sleeping area is above the racket ball/squash courts. Irache wine fountain was just up the road. You are doing great!!!!!! Buen camino. R&K
ReplyDeleteHooray! You made it through all that was thrown at you today. Try to get some rest and get ready for tomorrow's adventure. I am so proud of you. And yes, you will make it to the finish. You have all of this support with you. It is sounding like this was exactly what you were looking for. I love you with all my heart. Here's to another day's adventure. You are making great progress. Let me know how the wine tastes. Until tomorrow, sweet dreams.
ReplyDeleteKevin, I am glad to see you making this happen. I had no doubt that you would but reading your posts is definitely a highlight of my days. Continue chasing this dream to the end. We look forward to seeing back at the Y after this adventure is all wrapped up. Happy trails. Chuck
ReplyDeleteKevin, I am glad to see you making this happen. I had no doubt that you would but reading your posts is definitely a highlight of my days. Continue chasing this dream to the end. We look forward to seeing back at the Y after this adventure is all wrapped up. Happy trails. Chuck
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