Day 26 - no room at the albergue!

Our day started early, what else is new. But,  just on the edge of town, they have a lovely nature walk that is a lovely path which is right beside the less lovely camino path...guess which one we walked about 15 minutes down before getting worried that we hadn't seen any yellow arrows...or other people for the whole 15 minutes??? Back the way we came, and because it was still very dark out, we can't even say we enjoyed the nature walk...ahhhh well...

So back on the correct path. Not long after the sun was up, we passed the 56 km sign, and since that is our birth year...pix time!

56 km left...we look pretty happy for two gals who finally had coffee at the 62.5 km, if you are counting (but why should you) that was over 9 km before java time this morning

Last night we had decided that we wouldn't stay in Boente tonight, as that was the place everyone was mentioning. So we pushed on the extra 2.5 km to Castaneda...the map did not indicate that the last 2 km of the 2.5 was a huge CLIMB, yes - up, up, up, on very tired legs. We got to the private albergue, which was very nice looking, and "complita" - completely full. The next town... 6 more km, but, the very sweet hostelier called a little hostel that is just off the camino, and she had one room with 2 beds...and then he kept talking for quite a while...Canadian girls...was all we could make out, but his thumbs up was all the reassurance we needed. Girls...yes, girls...that's us...we are gaining a rep on the path. anyway, it then took a few minutes of Spanish, French, Italian and the occasional English word thrown into the mix to get us directions...we had to walk 1.5 km...there is a little sign that says Casa Milia, look for it at the 41.5 km camino marker...turn right, si si, right...and it is una, dos Casa on the left, si si the left side.

Gotta tell you, this stunning Casa has only 4 rooms, we got the only one on the main floor, Mamma is making supper for us tonight and welcomed us with..."ah las Canadesse!"  This place is worth a few pix...

Just a beautiful Casa with a great yard

Our room...one of the roomier rooms we've had, even in hotels. And our own bathroom - score!

They have their own fuenta and the water is deliciously cold...no foot bath though, more's the pity!

The grass was newly mowed and the whole place just glows with rustic charm. 

The most amazing and welcoming hosts: Melisa Amaya Pena, Raul Merelas Valino, and the Boss, Raul's Gramma - Maria Enjamio Quintela

Raul speaks excellent English, but let me practice some of my haulting Spanish, and didn't even laugh! And, Maria makes the most delicious and powerful after dinner sipping drink you will ever taste! 

From the moment we arrived, through a truly delightful meal, we felt so very welcome! We're glad that there was no room in Castaneda, we like this place so much better! Gracias Maria, Raul and Melisa.