I had a wonderful day!!!!!!
The town is made up off two beaches, one appears more trendy than the other...my auberge would be clear on the other side of town in the more comfortable intimate side of the beach. While coming of the hill I spotted a super rocky cave....I collect sea glass so I made a dangerous attempt to go down the hill to hunt some. I came up with a few pieces. I walked firther where water colects right before hitting the beach and found a treasure trove of sea glass...I bet I was there and hour or two just enjoying looking for the gems. From day one I have noticed so much broken glass here in Spain, much on trail....so I assumed I'd fine some good spots for sea glass.
I then walked alongthe beach, there was a young singing for money there on the beach and I wish he had a CD for sale, he was wonderful. I walked to the tourist office where she called the auberge to seeif I could check in early, ditch my bag and enjoy the town...they said to comein one hour. I walked the old ruins, went around the church...came upon a grotto where two guys were scuba diving and went sea glass hunting some more....I'm pretty much a failure of a pilgrim if I think it is a good idea to add about four pounds of seaglass to my pack. i felt like a squirrel with a nut though and loved this time.
The auberge was pilgrim perfect!!!!
Sweet , humble, clean...and a nice place to wash clothes...
For the first time in my trip I washed all of my clothes! last year I washed everyday, this year as long as I have clean undies I am fine....
I found the best Italian restaurant restaurant on the beach near the auberge.
I was the first pilgrim to arrive at the auberge and braced myself to prepare to be the only one, and who should walk in...the pilgrim who "took" my bed:) I thought it would be uncomfortable but we seemed to just act like it didn't happen but honestly seem to have so little in common that it really was a non issue.
i went to my Italian testaurant and had the best Caprese Salad of my life!
I sat outside at a table on the beach and when they closed afyer lunch the owner asked me twice if I needed to use the restroom before he closed up...he also made it very clear I was welcome to stay there and use their WIFI.
When I got back to the auberge I was super excited to see we had about 12 or more pilgrims there, all appeared a bit older and either. German or French...BUT beside my bed I recognized Manuel's bag, my German budy who I had walked with the day. He was out...but it was comforting to see his bags there and know he was there.
Before I went out for the evening thru town I met two wonderful German ladies, they were not together but both equally dynamic, sweet and friendly. Nadine is late twenties and just a ball of energy and a killer smile filled with enthusiasm. Petra is older than I am, her English is brilliant, she is witty, smart and just a wonderful person to strike up a conversation with.
I would absorb all of the Spanish Saturday energy from the streets....such festive folks....and would capture a video at about ten PM in the town square of couples socializing while kids played freely kicking soccer balls etc... Free as can be....I love this about Spain!!!!
I woukd return back to my Italian restaurant to squeeze in a quick SKYPE with the family , I think I was the last one in last night and was super quiet so not to wake anyone.
The Frances is filled with curfews if you stay in auberges, so far I have not experienced this....and actually keep thinking it's nice to be on a " Big Girl's Camino".
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