Today I am amazed to discover that my feet were fine when I woke up today. I set out late today because I met Else from Denmark and Kirsty from Norway for break fast. It was Kirsty´s last day and as the 3 of us kept on bumping into each other all the time, we had become good friends and so had one last breakfast together.
So it was at 8.15am that I set out for Rabanal and had a good walk. The way took us through rolling hills, mostly open country, through some forests and the like. It got very hot as the day progressed and we were constantly on a gentle climb. Still it was a good walk and I reached Rabanal feeling good - could have walked another 10km - that good and feet and legs felt like we had only been out for a stroll. Amazing how it happens.
I am staying in what is now for me the best albergue so far. It is run by the Confraternity of St James UK and is in the converted former house of the parish priest. It is small - only 36 beds, has a huge garden and is just an attractive place. We even had tea (earl grey) and cake in the garden at 4.00pm. The hospitaleros ( person who runs the albergue) are volunteers from England and are such a friendly bunch.
There is a small benedictine monastery next door, and we will have evening prayer with the monks at 7.00pm with the blessing of the stones which we will place at the Ferro Cruz tomorrow. Sounds mysterious, but all will be revealed in due course.
So I head off now to vespers and the evening meal.
Adios
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