Started the day with my usual breakfast. I left Sharon in Santo Domingo where she would catch a bus to Viloria de Rioja, our lodging for the night. I didn't have a long walk ahead of me... Maybe a little more than 9 miles and it was an easy walk....no lung bursting climbs. It was cloudy and a steady light rain, but not at all cold. That is until the heavens opened up and dumped on us. Talk about a lot of wet peregrinos! However, I bet not a single one would have wanted to be any where else. In that kind of rain, nothing will keep you dry. I was glad to see Viloria de Rioja appear in the distance and my pace picked up..I so wanted to be here. However, I did not expect what I found...a refugio so warm and so welcoming. The inviting living room with overstuffed chairs & sofas and a fire burning, incense burning and beautiful music softly playing. The sleeping area has 10 beds and a fire burning. The dining area with a big table encouraging peregrinos to eat together. It is indeed magic! We are warm, dry and content. Sharon arrived safely. We are bout to plan our day tomorrow. She will walk and see how her leg feels. I hope it's better. Send positive, healing thoughts her way.
Buen Camino
Beautiful photos Patty! Glad you are having a good time. How many days til Burgos? We will be there day after tomorrow. Hope to run into you
ReplyDeleteAh...you stayed with Orietta and Acacio....what a lovely, lovely couple and such a beautiful warm and special little Albergue......You have brought back some lovely memories with this post.
ReplyDeleteOh yes...please don't apologise about your blog being disorganised....it is lovely looking at your pictures and travelling with you in spirit. Buen Camino and hugs.