Got out first today and headed to the E9 (European Coastal Path). The E9 trail overlaps and mirrors the Camino on this part of the Norte. You can expect the Europe routes to be more challenging but very scenic. It was another incredible day and the weather was perfect for hiking. After about two hours the group of friends I just stayed with caught up and we had a fun Sunday walk. One group became two pairs of four. Myself, Germans Sandra and Phil with Austrian Gerhard took a more than one hour break at the beach. We had a lot of kilometers to go but we could not pass up the moment. When we were ready to get hiking again the four became two as Sandra and Gerhart wanted to take a short cut. Phil and I went the Camino route while the other two got lost. Hours later, when we were in a bar getting something to eat when Sandra and Gerhart came walking in telling us about how they spent an hour lost on their short cut. You would think that I would give them some fun natured grief, but getting lost and walking extra kilometers sucks. I mention in the last update about the Germans and their guide books and always trying to find a better route. Well, truth be told, their books are the best. Thanks to the late Michael Kasper (German who lived in Spain and wrote a lot of these guide books) who put in numerous options for walking The Way. These are referred to as the “Kasper Routes” and thanks to his work he has made my Camino for the better.
After getting something to eat, it was now late so we walked fast to an albergue that had eight beds. The other four reserved us spots when they checked in. The albergue was set up like Ernesto’s in Güemes and owned by a German couple. We got in about 18:30 and Manfred and his wife Birgitta were outstanding host. Cold beer, wine, and snacks on arrival. They then did our wash and made us a delicious meal. Most of us will be doing a short day tomorrow so that we can stay by the beach in La Isla.
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