E.T phones home
Now waterproof...or so I thought
The students stir early, as some of the early birds start to pack. damien and I want to get out of the place after little sleep, in order to get as far away as possible, so we lessen the chance of sharing a room with that man again… EVER. Very low mist and clouds which lift briefly and then descend again, and oh boy did it rain…Damien got to use his new poncho for the first time…nicknames such as Yoda, Shrek, E.T. and the Hunched-back of Notre ‘Dame’ (get it?) are all on the tip of my tongue, but he stays dry, whereas I do not. Quick stop at the walking shop for a rucksack cover and the job´s a goodun’…now I truly blend with my fellow pilgrims.
We decide to walk on to a country Albergue passed the town of Palas del Rei, as we have preferred the quieter places to stay, a bit more rustic, welcoming and Damien is forced to talk to me more! So we stay at Casa Domingo, with many Germans (the most common nationality doing the trail it seems, even before Spanish). We steal a few hours sleep in the afternoon, out of necessity and hope when we wake that no Canadians have moved in. (I feel some poetry coming on to vent my feelings…..! Watch this space)
Had a fab peregrino meal, in a lovely converted barn with log burner on the go, bliss. The pilgrim meals are cheap, with three courses and wine.
Rain forecast for the rest of our trek :0( never mind.
never fear its bloody cats and dogs here too. did u lot invest in ear plugs, easy mistake by u amateurs. or u could just throw water over the miscreant instead
the nijjars
Enjoy the last leg of your incredible journey. We are very proud of you both. Looking forward to seeing you on Skype when you feel up to it!
XXXXXXXXXXMum and Dad/ Jill and Mick
Have read whole diary. Great reading. You have a way with words!
The photograph of that pilgrim in green looks like something out of a medieval manuscript…
Congratulations on having completed the Pilgrimage!!!