I looked up directions to the grocery before I left. It was quite a walk and I forgot a bag so I had to buy one. I bought bread, salad, an apple, and Coke Zero. They have caffeine-free Coke Zero here! That’s it. I’m moving.
So I go to walk back and my map won’t work. Or at least it won’t give me any directions. So I make a guess and start out. I discover being a pilgrim is very different from being a tourist. The trail for a pilgrim is marked, and if you get off there are people who know you are lost just by looking at you. Not so if you’re just an elderly lady with shopping.
I’m not in a tourist area so there is very little English. I tried a farmacia, thinking they would need English. Nope. Tried a fruteria (fruit stand,) because I was desperate. Most helpful was a cab driver. I couldn’t take the cab because I only have four euros cash left.
Since the last good long sleep I got was Saturday, after walking so many miles (not sure how many; Apple Watch died) I was so exhausted I had to nap before I could even finish this post. I hope the salad I bought is still good in the morning. Maybe I’ll risk it in the communal fridge.
I went to Reception and got a towel. (“Toalla” pronounced “toe-Ahd-ja.”) Now I’m going to go wash off some grime, brush my teeth, and take my medicine so I can sleep. I’ve had all the adventures I can afford today.
Travels and Adventures with Jane 