Gontan to Vilalba - Singing towards Santiago

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We had the best walk today. - Ruth, Eric and I. The way was flat, the  path was wide. While there was misty rain, the atmosphere was filled with music.

Prospects looked reasonable looking out the Albergue window this morning- a short stage today so some rain would not be a problem.

The path was flat and wide, and temperature was ideal for walking.

For the first time we saw a sign to Santiago.

As the morning progressed and kilometres peeled off the milestones, we started to sing. Eric (front man with Spanish band. La Tribu - try Facebook to follow) has some opera background and at one point burst into the final bars of Nessun dorma. It was fabulous. 
We sang everything from Country Roads to  Bohemian Rhapsody- it was hilarious at times.

All that singing can make one a bit peckish- Beef Wellington anyone?

Or something more exotic?

After four hours or so, we came across the first bar and stopped for drinks and something to eat. The bar doubled as a grocery store.

As we were leaving a man tapped on the window from inside the bar and pointed the right direction to us. Shortly after he came out and introduced himself- he was the original owner and explained that he had passed the business onto to his son and grandchildren. He was an absolute gentleman, bright as a button - and 101 years young! 

Some further singing along the way and we arrived at the As Pedreiras albergue in Vilalba -  I checked in and saw two guitars behind the reception desk. Looks like more music tonight 🎸

This gentleman is the hospitalero - my kind of place!

Damn! 😊 Restaurants were shut so we had to self cater! And provide our own music 🎵 

We all had a good time 

Everyone!

Just so Camino!






Comments

  1. Chrissy9 November 2023 at 21:26

    Singing and guitars - definitely sounds like your kind of day! 🎵 how magical!

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  2. Anonymous9 November 2023 at 21:59

    Love the universal music theme. Community. How wonderful. Xx LM.

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  3. Anonymous10 November 2023 at 03:50

    What you can do this singing??? That's ridiculous man!! Great to see so many smiling pilgrims - after the weather you've been sauntering through its testimony to your resilience. Keep strummin' peregrino, BC Neils

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