Whew! It´s super hot out today... well 27 C, but it´s still beating down on us. I love it, but my little springroll (Becky) has to be careful not to get fried. I call her ´springroll´now because she looks like a Vietnamese shrimp summer roll wrapped in rice paper. Weird, I know. At least Darlene will understand this one.
We are mid-hike right now, stopped in at a little cafe with internet access in a town called Villamayor de... something. All the towns look the same after a while. We still have a 12 km hike to Los Arcos, where we hope to spend the night.
I had a giant bocadillo (sandwich) of ham and cheese for lunch. De-lish.
Moving on, I think it´s time I wrote my two cents about injuries. I feel VERY lucky right now. No blisters, no serious aches or pains. It´s night and day compared to my last trip up here. However, I have detected the onset of shinsplints in my right leg, so I´ve wrapped it in my bandana/Buff (for those who watch Survivor) and it seems to be okay. I also have a mega-knot in my other leg that won´t go away no matter how much I knead it-- less than delightful. But all in all, I feel great. I´m not lying. I haven´t even used muscle cream yet.
Yesterday, we walked a total of 23.5 km to Estella, which is an amazing little town with really lovely stone churches (so?). We stayed at the ANFAR hostel, which employs mentally disabled people to run the whole thing. It was great, nice and peaceful -- other than the symphony of farts during the night -- and I got a great sleep.
Last night at dinner, Becky and I met two wonderful Aussies, Mel and Guy. They are on a huge travel run around the world. They´ve pretty much convinced me that my next trip will be to Nepal.
Becky got her first taste of pulpo (octopus) last night and she loved it! Just like I thought. Take that, Chris! For everyone who thinks octopus might be gross, you just have to try it. It´s delicious and it´s my favourite food for good reason.
Anyways, I best get going. We have to walk another 12 km today and the sun is beating down. I have my big floppy hat on for the first time today.
Wish us luck. And stay tuned -- I´ve been thinking about my ¨couch¨ theory which I plan to make into a post very soon!
Hope you are all enjoying the lovely weather in Canada! I´m sure it´s still stupid hot. Go to Petrie Island or something, but avoid the poo.
-J
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Octopus is still gross. Also, I will knead your legs as much as you want when you come home.
I support this: Octopus is gross.
And I will NOT knead your legs.
Things that make me want to vomit:
"Symphony of farts"
Thanks for that mental, sensory overload. GROSSS.
I love octopus, fried, grilled, raw as suishi, whatever. It's all good. That is all.
Shrimp roll - poor Becky!~ if all else fails, get some peanut sauce to dip her in :-) Not only will she taste good, it will make her skin darker so she won't burn as much!
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