15. Tag 13 nach Fuenterroble de Salvatierra

Yesterday, a few more people actually entered the room. Including a woman. We were a total of 7 people, including myself. It was quite loud, but one can't complain when booking a dormitory. I went to bed relatively early because I wanted to leave a bit earlier today. I woke up at 5 and thought, why not get up. So, I did just that. I quietly took my things. Unfortunately, my rain cape had been hung on by others. I then went to the kitchen, changed briefly, and checked the fridge. For 2€, you could add a breakfast pack. I didn't have high expectations and only opted for this because of the coffee, but later saw that there was also a coffee machine available where coffee costs 80 cents. Inside the box was a capsule of coffee powder, 2 slices of toast, 3 portions of jam, 3 portions of margarine, a milk carton, and orange juice. Plus, there were 2 packs of cookies and 3 other small cakes. So, for 2€, one really can't complain, considering that in Germany, just an extra jam at a restaurant breakfast usually costs 1.50-2€. Thus, I enjoyed my meal in peace. Another pilgrim woke up and also came to the kitchen. I said goodbye and set off at 5:20. This was the earliest I had left so far. It wasn't too cold, so it was okay. After wandering out of the city, I reached a country road and walked along it for 10 kilometers. Generally a bit dangerous again, but in the 2 hours, only 4 cars passed by, so the path was relaxed. I was already in the next town, where, of course, everything was still closed. After crossing the main square, I left the town again via a side street and then climbed a hill for an hour. Additionally, the path was very stony, and one had to be careful where to step. It slowly got light, and I greeted a few animals along the way. The weather looked very dreary. Many dark clouds were visible, and I expect it will rain later. Although I didn't check the weather online, as it wouldn't change anything regardless and I would keep going, and the data is generally unreliable anyway. But my mood reflected the weather too. Somehow not the best. So I slept well, but somehow today isn't my day. If I hadn't already booked accommodation for the next place, I would probably have looked for something in the next town. So, I continued, but the path was beautiful again. It went over fields and forest paths with views of mountains on either side. I passed through 2 or 3 small towns that don't even have a supermarket. Sometimes I wonder if anyone lives in these places at all because the houses often look so abandoned and are frequently adorned with 'For Sale' signs. My mood didn't improve when I got a splinter under my skin. At the next town, I took a break and pulled the splinter out with tweezers. I managed to get it out, which lifted my spirits, and I felt good for the rest of the journey. I had a small cake and drank the orange juice before moving on. I thought maybe there would be some shop in the town where I could get water or something small, but no luck. There was a bar, which was, of course, closed. So, I continued on to the next town, 3 kilometers away. On the way there, it also started to rain. But during the break, I put the rain cover on my backpack and I don't find the rain so bad now, especially since I only have 10 kilometers ahead of me. In the next town, there was of course nothing, but I expected that. So, I went further, navigating through forest paths to the next town, where my hostel is located. The rain also stopped temporarily on the way. And, of course, it started again just before I reached the hostel. The town and the hostel are supposed to be something special. It operates on a donation basis, and the owners run it with full dedication. Later at 8 PM, there will be a communal dinner, and breakfast is also provided. In the town, there is a supermarket called 'Peregrino,' which means pilgrim in German, but unfortunately, it was closed. Upon arriving at the accommodation, an older man, who smelled strongly of alcohol, greeted me. He explained everything to me. He also mentioned that later, when all the pilgrims have arrived, he will ask if we need anything from the supermarket and will get it for us even though the shop is technically closed. I think that's a really great gesture. The room is, of course, a bit worn down. There is a room with 8 double beds, but it's nice and warm. The heater is set to full, and everything is really cozily furnished. The beds are sagging, but I really like it here. I'm going to take a quick shower and then chill in bed. No other pilgrims are here yet, but that will surely change. I am very satisfied and now look at the stages for the next 1-2 days.

I might check in later again