Well, here it is ! 60 and feeling lonely without my family and friends. But just had a vino tinto and feeling a little better. The day started out in the negative. I was close to Palasde Rei and decided that I had enough. Dropped in at a small albergue with 20 beds, no meals, but a good hot shower. The usual day - walk, shower, wash, rest. Didn´t get around to eating again, just a bocadillo of cheese and tomato for the day - just not hungry in the evening. The albergue was in a historic stone building, and as it turnes out, only 5 people in it for the night. That is good ! Slept for about 10 hours, the decided to get up early while it was still dark and started walking around 7:00. After a hard day, I was able to make it to Melide, where I was hoping to get to. A long hard day, and I am ready to pass out, but I must save myself for dinner tonight (not until 7:00 as in Spain that is early). I am waiting to have some pulpo (octopus) which I have eaten before in San Sebastian and I love it. Then early to bed. I am in an alberguie with 130 other assorted people. As time passes you ge used to it. I have absolutely no modesty any more when it comes to showers, and so I was using the open sided ones this evening. My pod inludes 8 beds, 6 of whom are men - not sure who will snore more tonight. Tomorrow Iwill be off fo Arzua and getting pretty close to Santiago. Think I will check into a pension and take a rest day. I don´t want to get into Santiago on Sunday as it will bve awfully crowded. Decided that Monday would be better, and arranged to meet 3 women from Kansas there. They ave walked the entire route, and I bow to them. Can´t believe that I am this close to Santiago - some days I just think I can´t do another day. Note to Michelle: Every day I hit my comfort zone, and somehow I have been able to step beyond it. Thank you. And so to my family - Deidra, thank you for the wonderful note - I miss you and hope to see you soon. Saw some great shoes this afternoon, but it was between getting them or carrying my clothes for a few more days. Guess which won. Renee and Jori - thanks for the encouragement and love -Jori, start taking your Spanish lessons. Ed - are we getting new plumbing? What a blessing that would be, and thanks for the buenos bannanas -sounds just like you. Carrie - please assure mom that I am OK, and will promise to return. Dave: I will be using the Diva in Spain story line shortly - take care of the office wile Bill is away and give us all big raises. To all of my friends and loved ones - MISS ALL OF YOU.
