12 miles, 375′ elevation
“?Conoces algun buen restaurante? ?Cual es la especialidad de la restaurante? Hablo un poco de espanol. ?Puede recommendar pintxos? Quisiera un cafe con leche. ?Donde estan los servios?”
Today was a “walk on the beach” both figuratively and literally. Up and out of Liendo through a national forest and then down, down, down to Laredo, a beach town that boasts the most beautiful and longest beach in Cantabria. Roughly 4 miles long, La Salve beach is a veritable hive of activity. It is Sunday so shops are closed but beaches, bars, and restaurants are busy and families gather together in the plazas to eat, drink and socialize.
Things miraculous: I have guessed right each day with which shoes to wear…boots and I’ve been on rough trails and my hokas and I have had hard paved surfaces.( I’m probably jinxing myself.) How in the “wide world of sports” does my luggage manage to be in the room before I arrive? I’ve stayed in some remote places and I’ve never seen anyone pick the luggage up? Bizarro! Definitely the best decision I made, having them transport baggage. Watching pilgrims lug 50 lb backpacks does not look enticing. As I pass them I feel slightly guilty…not!
Last observation today: the Spanish are an elegant, generous, warm people, and I hate to even think it, but maybe even warmer and friendlier than Italians. Everyone I’ve encountered has gone way out of their way to understand my piss-poor Spanish and give me directions, or help me order correctly or even ask if I am ok!?
Pics from today’s walk:
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The weather looks great and I’m glad to hear your getting some great food! How about the wine?
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Hey, Cher just told me Kath lost her Mom! CONDOLENCES!
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Glad you’re feeling better, the pictures continue to be beautiful. Any more interesting characters?
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Yes, the lady who ran the 8 century place in Liendo. I reminded her of her son. I later pieced together that he had died although not certain how. She wanted me to stay for some family party she was having. It was difficult to decline. She pinched my cheek and said she understood. She wished me “Bon Camino”
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Looks great dad. I’m really glad the baggage situation as working out so well.
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is not as
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