Cáceres to Cañaveral

Today is an odd sort of day. I chose not to walk the 35+km distance with no shade etc. given the current heatwave in Spain, I didn't think that was a good idea. So I went in a comfortable air-conditioned bus and arrived midday. I had stayed at this albergue before, but found it busy and noisy and hard to sleep. So, I splashed the cash and spent 38€ on an apartment in the albergue. Yes, I said apartment. It was great. A small kitchen/living room/diner, with a bedroom on a mezzanine level, and a fabulous shower and toilet. It also had AirCon. It was worth every cent, and I regret nothing.

I had sought guidance form a higher power about treating my blisters and so getting the bus to Cañaveral also gave me plenty of time and peace to follow the instructions for treating my infected blister, and plenty time to read, pray, and relax.

Kelly's guidebook recommends the Restaurante Asador, and so I went there for dinner. It was very good.

Apart from that, there's not much to say about Cañaveral. It's a typical small Spanish town, a few cafe bars, a couple of shops, and not a lot else. Nice place, though. The last time I was here was not a good experience, as it was a Sunday everything was closed, even the restaurants, and the albergue was full of noisy pilgrims. On another note, it cost €4.8 to go 45 km in a clean, air-conditioned bus that was also on time. Once again, travelling abroad, I realise how utterly rubbish our transport system at home is.Baca lagi