Church hostel in Grañon

And then I went to the cathedral again and pushed the door hard and suddenly it moved a bit. I had to use more force, but then I was in. I went up a few stairs and I still didn't know if I was in the right place. But then I saw a pair of shoes with a note saying that the hiking boots should be left there. So I was right. But nobody was there. I went through all the rooms but I didn't find anyone. Judging by the guestbook and luggage, there was a person already there, but he wasn't there either. So I unpacked my things and went to take a shower. When it comes to accommodation, it has to be said that it works on a donation basis. You also didn't have to pay for dinner and breakfast. And it's all very simply but comfortably furnished. And there are 2 rooms where mats are laid out. And if everything is full, then one shower and toilet per gender is a bit small, but you can't complain. We were later told that there were 40 people there a few days ago.

In any case, the pilgrim came back. He is Austrian and a chef. I talked to him for a bit and then a few French people came who were also a little surprised about this place. Later the hospetalero came and told us everything. In general, two people run the hostel every two weeks, and if we feel like it, we are welcome to get in touch. After everyone had rested a little, there were at least 7 of us and we had to start cooking at 5:30 p.m. A cook was appointed (a Frenchman) and the others helped him and cut vegetables for the salad. Then we cleaned up. And we all went to mass together. From the hostel's premises you can go straight into the cathedral through a door. 26 years ago the roof collapsed and then the priest decided to turn this area into a hostel. The mass was beautiful and we received our pilgrim blessing again. It's a special thing and even though I'm not a believer and have left the church, I feel awe and believe the pastor's words that God will protect us on the way. Anyway, afterwards we went to the village pub and there was a party where chocolate and pastries were distributed. And of course we pilgrims were allowed to get something. So we had dessert before dinner. Back at the hostel we prayed and rapped or sang a verse and then we ate. Salad with bread as a starter and then pasta with tomato sauce and spicy chorizo sausage and vegetables for the main course. There was wine and water to drink. And if you were still hungry, you could have fruit or yoghurt. It was a nice group, the only problem was that the other pilgrims, apart from one from Prague, only spoke French the whole time and even though I had it for 4 years at school, not much stuck or I understood it Most of the time, however, speaking wasn't possible, so I sometimes talked to the Swiss in German and the man from Prague. He started in Prague and has therefore been on the road for a while. He also knew some German. After dinner we did the dishes and we were able to go to church for a service, but I lay down and rested. Of course it was cold because we were in a church, but everyone had their sleeping bags and then we slept with long clothes on. It was still windy outside all evening and I was hoping that the weather would improve tomorrow. I then fell asleep with that thought.