We left with the threat of rain today at about 7:50. We walked throughout the morning with rain on and off. The roads are flat and the walking is not difficult today. Midway through the morning we stopped at a little village for a drink and something to eat. We found a great alberque where I was able to get a ham and cheese croissant sandwich. It was very exciting. Usual sandwiches here are dry bread with cheese or chorizo. I was also able to get ice water which tasted heavenly. They never serve ice water and today was the first day I figured out how to ask for it and get it!
We felt a little guilty today because we only walked 15 kilometers. However the next stop is in another 15 kilometers and 30 in a day is just too much. At the end of 15 our feet are really hurting. They are really not meant for this type of walking day after day. I found a new large blister on my little toe this afternoon. I was really hoping I was past the blister phase. I don´t know why I would think that. We talk to countless people everday with blisters.
After a rest we went to get some food to make dinner on the Alberque. At the store we met Paula from Colorado Springs. She is 69 and traveling by herself. Her husband will meet her in Santiago on the 9th of October. The same day we hope to arrive there. We planned a dinner together (omelette) and cooked and ate it together. We then all went to the Pilgrims mass together. The priest had also been there to greet us when we entered the alberque. He is very kind and thoughtful.
We then walked down to the beautiful mideval bridge, had a glass of wine and talked about our journeys. Paula shared with us the 4 leaf clover that she found this morning. She believes that this was an answer from God to her. Once again the Camino provides.
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