18? Miles, 1008′ elevation
For those of you keeping score at home, that’s right I got lost once again. This time I take responsibility for not asking where my hotel was early enough. ?Donde es Hotel Complejo Rincon De Bustio en (Colombres)? I waited until I arrived to Colombres to ask for the hotel with the Colombres address; makes sense to me, BUT NO!… the hotel is in the District of Colombres, which is really in Unquera, the previous town. So I trekked past it, asked and was sent back to Unquera; what should have been a 14 mile day turned into 18.
“You know how to take the reservation, you just don’t know how to adequately explain where The —- it is!”
Walking up and out of Comillas, I spent the better part of the warm, sunny morning meditating on the subtle malodorous distinction between the pungent aroma of cow pasteurs, cattle ranches, smaller cattle farms, and the milder yet ever eye watering odor of sheep ranches and sheep farms. For my money cow dung in mass quantities far outshines the lighter smell of sheep caca. Cow crap hits the nose with a sharp bitter wham, but sheep shit is softer and easier to take in large doses. Tomorrow, as I understand it, I pass many horse ranches and will thus complete the veritable trifecta of malodorous animal smells.
Unquera (in the District of Colombres) is a small town 2 miles inland on a picturesque river. Pics to follow when I figure out how to shrink them adequately or have access to a computer.
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YADAHOOOO!!!!
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Rock, hopefully it’s good wine and you aren’t driving!?
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Looks like you got the photo issue sorted out. Not maybe the tech guy could rig an alarm when you walk past your hotel.
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Hey Kevin, Hope your training is going well! Yea, a Camino lost and found bell might be something I’ll attempt to patient. Surviving…it’s been interesting! All the best! michael
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That road with two middle rows of stone is amazing. Where’ s Oz! Dorothy?
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Red wine me! If it were not for the chance to swim at the end at these long walks, I’d jump off one of the cliffs. All things considered, I can’t think of a single thing I’d rather be doing!! I’m not here for a long time, I’m here for a good time!!!
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Mike –were here with Clay and Cheryl, Jerry and Kathy and Kevin and Sue. We made pizzas and your adventure has been the primary topic of discussion. Jerry is just about to pass out as usual , he should be falling asleep real soon. We miss you and we are all pulling for you. Do you need a care package? Moleskin?
I know you will be changed person by the time you get back. And several months of AA should will help you overcome your new addiction to red wine. Kevin corrected me, “tempranillo”
Clay and Cheryl are celebrating their 29th anniversary tonight but this tonight could be the end.
Miss you on Tuesday night BBall.
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Hey Daniel! Good to hear from you. I’m sure you guys had a great time in the islands and now back to a new home. I know this isn’t real time because I’ m writing at 6:55am, Sunday morning, but say hi to everyone.
I’m doing ok. Believe it or not, no major blisters yet. The alternating shoes has worked out and I do believe mass quantities of red wine must be an anti- inflammatory method. The beaches here are spectacular and swimming has been something that takes away allot of pain and soreness.
Met many interesting people along the way, although no one who can slip off into a coma in a moments time like Jerry! Thinking about you all….have plenty of reflection during the trekking. Hard to imagine I’m not quite half way yet. Who’s idea was this anyway!? Lol! All the best! michael
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