Found out shipping shoes would take 5 days, changed our plans again. Made decision to take bus to Gijon to buy shoes.
Today was rough day for me. Taking bus was not in my plans. But, buying new pair was the solution at this point. This takes 90 miles off the trip, I was very disappointed. Feeling defeated. Amazing how hard I was taking it.
After getting schedule we headed for bus stop. I decided to ship some things home. Started going through backpack and separating keep things and ship things. Paulette did the same. 20 minutes later we had 10 pounds of stuff to ship.
I walked to post office across street. I was supplied with box and tape. 49€ later, it was on its way to Seattle. Lighter is better. We will see how it helps my feet.
We waited 4 hours for bus, arrived in San Vicente and transferred to another bus to take us on to Gijon. Arrived in Gijon at 4pm.
Big city, yes. Very compact, people live in apartments not homes. Families congregate in squares and parks with children.
We decided to walk to Youth Hostel and shop for shoes along way. Found one store with possibility, but it was closed. Youth hostel was 3km from center if town, really far when tired. Arrived at Hostel, got checked in and found out about store for shoes and lots other equipment.
Got cab to store, bought shoes, inserts, and few things for Paulette. Got cab back to hostel. Went out to dinner. Big soccer game on, so bars were full of people watching game.
Went back to hostel, then to bed. My feet were killing me.
7.11 miles.
Day Nine Done!
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