We were able to your packed and leave am going to buy 5 am. Our Albergue was about a mile in a half of the trail so it took sometime to get back on the trail. Free pass a first down after am phone, and started to see pilgrims from there starting to walk. The morning was cool we made good time before hitting the big incline.
You knew it was going to be a long day as we had to climb the Hill of Forgiveness and walk 15 miles to Puente La Riena. On our walk two years ago, we didn't make the albergue until 4 pm. This time, we were able to make it to town with relative ease.
At the top of the Hill of forgiveness, Marion was able to order a rice milk mocha with raspberry. Julie had a yogurt smoothie. A lady was handing out flyers about an albergue with a swimming pool, bungalow for 4 people with private bath for 50 euros. We were sold!
As we arrived in town, we were at our limit. It was starting to get really hot, in the mid ninety's. We passed the first albergue, looking for the one with the swimming pool. The map to the albergue was confusing, and I didn't realize it was half a mile beyond town up a very steep hill. It was a mile too far. We were exhausted.
We barely had the energy to shower, swim or eat lunch. Our bungalow was nice, but it was hot and filled with flies. Marion fell asleep at 7 and would not wake up for dinner. I was the only one with enough energy to go to town to buy food.
We all fell asleep early and when the alarm went off and no one stirred, I knew it was time for a rest day. So we took it easy, recuperating and are getting ready for 13 mile walk tomorrow.
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