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| Picking up supplies for dinner in Belorado |
Expenses (in euros)
Backpack transportation, 7
Coffee, 2
Hostel, 6
Groceries, 10
Laundry, 3
Total: 28
Though we've been pretty lucky so far with avoiding serious foot and leg problems we're starting to see some signs that some critical issues may be developing. In hopes of nipping things in the bud, we decided to ship our bags using the Jacotrans courier service so we could walk the day's relatively short and fairly level distance of 20km without all that heavy weight on our backs. What a treat! We arrived at the albergue - the cramped but cheerful Cuatro Cantones - in great spirits.
After a bit of fun hanging out on the deck of the hostel's pool - that's right, they have a pool! - we took a short stroll through town with a few of the other hikers to check out the sights, visit a leather and fur store (not sure why we ended up there, but the jackets were fabulous) and get supplies for dinner. Where the latter goal was concerned, we stopped into a "Productos Artesanos" to pick up some local specialty items. The Spanish hikers in the group pointed out some of their favourite recommendations - which wines to look out for, which chocolates and sweets are popularly purchased for special occasions, which brands of sardines are the best. Good knowledge to have!
Now we're back at the hostel where about 60 of us are jostling for space in a kitchen with one stove and enough space for 20. It's a bit of a three ring circus but the mood is light and friendly...and the smells are delicious!
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| At the "Productos Artesanos" |
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| Dinner time at Cuatro Cantones |
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