Last night I stayed at the Albegue Parrochial - run by the local parish. The host were a Canadian couple, DAyton and Karen, who had volunterreed to help for aa couple of weeks. It was a small place -- 30 odd beds, but a great atmosphere. WE had a communal supper after the pilgrims mass in the church. And thennnn today dawned. The way today went past a monstery with 2 taps in the wall - one for wine and the other for water - specially for pilgrims. So I duly had some (at 8.00am nogal). The last twelve km were through rolling hills covered in vineyards and wheat fiels. Not a single drop of water on the way,,, about 2 trees the entire way and it was HOT! It was a desparate slog in the heat - the heat which helps ones to detemine that hell is not an option. Had a few niggles along the way in one knee. I hope it doesn´t get serious. Maybe it is time to have a rest day.
After arriving in Los Arcos, went to the first Albergue I saw, showered, washed clothes and had a siesta. I pulled out my ipod and the first song I listened to was the Work Song (1st track) on Les Miserables - and I expressed exactly how I felt on the walk. Listen to it and then you will appreciate my slight reworking:
Look down, Look down
Keep your eyes on the road.
Look down, Look down
Keep a watch for every stone.
The sun is strong
It´s hot as hell below
Look down, Look down
Seven hundred kays to go
So after a siesta I was ready to face the world. Attended the pilgrims mass in the Stunning Sancta Maria church. Wait for the pics till I get back. Met up with Debs and Rob from New Zealand and we had a stunning pilgrims meal. And now to bed as a storm has come.
Good night and adios.
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