Well, the bar was just around the corner, from our Casa Turistique. One of the first questions you get asked on the Camino, after exchanging names, is ” how old are you? ” John, from Cavan was a sprightly 76 years, Steve from Kansas, 63, Lora from Basel, looked 25, but admitted to 43! We were incredulous. John walks rapidly and used to have his own business, which involved a lot of driving in Europe. Steve was making a video/ film of his Camino…..not that straightforward….using a camera technique, whereby all clips and photos were taken from the point of view of a dog….I joke not. There is a recognised name for this technique. Our Swiss Maid, worked in the hotel business and after helping herself to some of our € 2.00 vino tinto- I said that she might find it a little ” thin”- she wrinkled her nose and tried not to look too disgusted. She then finished off my arroz con leche which she approved. One of her roles was a Sommelier and she said the price of a glass of wine in Basel was between € 6 – 8.00 a glass.
So, just a little cameo of the wonderful variety of people you meet on the Camino.
“There are no friends, just people you have not met yet”
The track – ” You’re a Friend of Mine” by Jackson Browne and Clarence Clemons.
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Hello John and Michael, I hope you are well. This is Allyson from Australia, the woman with the appalling accent wearing the enormous hat that Michael coveted. I missed you in Ourense where you caught up with my, now retired, travelling companion, John. I was so sad to miss seeing you guys again after our pleasant walk into Sanabries. Also missed Steven in Ourense. Enjoy your walk into Santiago and if possible visit when you are in Australia, my email is Allyson.Jessen@twb.catholic.edu.au
God regards Allyson
Hola Allyson,
Sorry you are totally solo.
We shall be in S de C tomorrow PM and all of Tuesday
We are staying at PR FORNOS .
Hope to catch up with you.
John x
I will not be in Santiago until Thursday, take care and thanks for your company. Allyson