So waking up in a bunkbed in a room with 3 more bunkbeds after walking 42 km is an experience in itself. It was cold but the alarm was set for 7 and at 8 we were back on the road. Initially the path followed a disused railway track and I encountered deer tracks. We then passed through farm land and slowly climbed to a ridge from which we could see a large valley and the town were we would stop for lunch. We had some coffee and toast and after 20 minutes were joined by 3 Spanish pilgrims who had started their pilgrimage in Salamanca and where going to Santiago via Portugal. They claimed this was an easier and shorter route and seemed eager for Joost and Rob to follow the same route. They had stayed in the same Alberque the previous night. After 20 km we came to another ridge from which we could see Zamora in the distance (Approx.. 10 km). At this point we were glad to see Zamora but it was disheartening to find that the city looked equally far away after every kilometer we walked, strange that!
The last 5k today were the hardest I ever walked they made yesterday look like a stroll in the park. Blisters have appeared and my feet need some TLC! While Joost and Brian walked ahead Rob was good enough to match my much slower pace and keep me company (Thanks Rob). Once we arrived in town we asked Joost to find the Hotel to ensure we did not have to walk around unnecessarily. After a hot shower and some foot repair we walked around the corner to a local restaurant for food and vino.
Tomorrow it will a little easier, 18 km and 22 the following day before we head back to Madrid and home
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