and we´re walking… and we´re talking…
so we made it to arzua! it was quite the short walk today… only 8.8ish miles or 14 km, but don´t let that fool you it was not easy! many ups and downs into and out of river valleys! we saw some of the steepest inclines we have seen yet.
the morning started out not so great- as neither of us were feeling too well- i blame it on the french fries and fried jamon we ate last night… even though it was good! but once we started going we were fine. we left our hostal at about 750 this morning and were greeted by a large hill we had to climb. the first few hours were quite uneventful- except for the ups and downs. about an hour out of arzua we met a german couple who spoke very good english. and we walked the rest of the way into the town with them- it was great to speak english with other people! and we learned alot about them. they are one of the first people we have met who are here- or at least tell you they are here for the religious part of the pilgrimage. there seem to be not that many here because of the religious aspect of the pilgrimage- most seem to be here for the sport of the hike, but oh well.
so i walked with the german lady and mom walked with the german man and we learned alot about them and their families and it was really cool! when we got into town at about 1 we stopped at the first pension and they had room! we went to our room and there was a drying rack right outside the window! all of the clothes we washed are now dry! first time this has happened since we started walking! its great to have the heat of the day and an actual drying rack to use! we definately took advantage of this and washed anything and everything that needed washed- all 2 sets of clothes that we have that aren´t on our backs!
as we were walking around town we saw part of our californian friends- they looked exhausted… i guess the ups and downs took a toll on them too!
i don´t think we are as exhausted or sore as we have been the past few days, dunno if that is because we are used to it or just because we have done less walking- either way i´ll take it!
tomorrow the plan is to get to arca, its a little farther- like 16 km, but it won´t be our worst day! now off to dinner- there is a great looking place next door- then on for some shopping and Mass! maybe more to come if the wifi works later!
