Halfway point oasis

The village of Lúquin was such a perfect stop. The last part of the walk leading there was in the sun. I was getting hungry and it was time for a break.

I sat in the shade at the plaza, and ate my leftover pizza from yesterday. Next, I needed a toilet. I asked a group of local ladies, who sent me to the municipal pool, nearby.

There was a bar with tables outside in the shade, overlooking the pool. I sat there for a while, enjoying a Calippo.

There was a group of English speaking people at another table. Turns out 2 of them were Aussies, and they were all volunteers at a parochial albergue in a village I bypassed.

I felt very refreshed when I left this place, but the rest of the way to Los Arcos was hot, with virtually no shade.Read more