It's touch and go but chances are we'll run out of time before we run out of 'nice'. Just one more day and evening to go. Our replacement hospitalera, Maria, arrived early this morning so we have all day to show her our routine and then she can develop and refine her own way of doing things. I'm a little anxious for her as she will be on her own for the first week. This is a big job for two people. I can't imagine one person doing it all. Hopefully she will be able to rely on the kindness and assistance of the pilgrims.
It's amazing how our neatly packed backpacks have managed to spew their contents all over our small hospitalero room. Now we have to re-organize and squeeze all that stuff back into our packs. Tomorrow we'll leave after breakfast for the bus station. We'll take a bus to Pamplona and then another to Bilbao. I am so ready for the convenience of a hotel with real towels, sleeping in past 5am and an order of French Fries.
It's amazing how our neatly packed backpacks have managed to spew their contents all over our small hospitalero room. Now we have to re-organize and squeeze all that stuff back into our packs. Tomorrow we'll leave after breakfast for the bus station. We'll take a bus to Pamplona and then another to Bilbao. I am so ready for the convenience of a hotel with real towels, sleeping in past 5am and an order of French Fries.
Karen and Dayton,
ReplyDeleteThank you for a vivid and colorful view of life as a hospitalera. I'm sure you had lots of challenges, but I sense that you found it very rewarding as well. You have made all of us smile as you recounted your adventures at the albergue. For some reason I thought of that old Brit TV comedy Fawlty Towers (still smiling). Cheers for maintaining your wonderful sense of humor throughout your stay. I hope both you and Dayton enjoy your well deserved break in Bilbao and have a safe passage home.
Well done,
John and Robin
Hi Folks
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday again, Karen. Take a well deserved rest in Bilbao.
Cheers
John and Linda