San Vincente

The Trail at La Iglesia

What an amazing walk today! Almost entirely on trail or minor roads, the views were superb and the towns I passed through so lovely. It seemed like every time I turned a corner, my jaw dropped, yet again. And the people - so nice. Many stopped to say "Buen Camino" or ask where I was from. They are always surprised to see that I am travelling alone. I don´t think many women travel alone in this part of the world.

View of Comillas

In fact I walked a part of the day with Gunter, a retired Electronic Technologist from Cologne. His guide indicated an alternative beach route, which was very nice, though my shoes were filled with sand. Still, this is exfoliating for the feet, and this is a good thing... At the moment, I am starving and need to go and eat something. So, this is to be continued later on.

Pescadores - San Vincente

Right, I´m back and full of Tortilla (like a Frittata) but very tired and looking forward to a nap on my bunkbed in the room with 17 other people. Photos to follow, but not of the other people napping. Gosh, I´m tired! Anyhow, San Vincente is a very old town - one of the main ports of old years. Here, two rivers flow into the sea, and as such there two very long bridges to cross into the town. Here at the Albergue (like a youth hostel with mostly older folk -like me), we are in the ancient area of the town, and a large citadel looms just above the building here. When you see these old cobblestone streets and ancient buildings, you get such a strong sense of history. It reminds me that Canada is really quite young, at least in cultural terms.

Entrance to the Albergue

This evening should be nice. The hospitaleros here are making dinner for us and they are busy cooking as I write. I doubt that I will last much longer than the meal as I am well and truly tired after walking around the town. And today´s lesson? Its mostly about letting go and learning to go with the flow. Don´t ask me why, but its what comes to mind as I write this. I think I will wander down to the dorm and let my snores fall in sync with the others for an hour or so.

View from the Albergue