Got up 630, I was only one awake. Went downstairs, thought we got breakfast at hostel, but apparently not. The morning help spoke no English and made no effort to help me understand the food issue. Almost every person I've met in Spain has been so helpful regarding our language gap, he was an exception.
We decided to leave town via bus. Took bus to bus terminal, Paulette headed to bar to get coffee and breakfast. Bought 2 tickets to Tramdos, had 15 minutes before departure.
Got Paulette from across street, headed for bus.
10 minutes later, we had hit the road. Bus employee had sold me ticket to a town too far from Aviles, since I am limiting my daily miles now. After several minutes of communication, we found we could just buy ticket rest of the way. On to Aviles we go.
We arrived and wondered through streets, getting directions along the way to the albergue. Found albergue, opens at 1pm. We headed to park to watch kids and families feeding ducks, geese, and pigeons.
One o'clock rolls around and we arrive at albergue. This place is big, 25 bunk beds in one room. I'm really glad I have ear plugs. Snoring is problem at albergues, unfortunately, I can't just wack the guy on chest and tell him to roll over like I've done to John in past, but believe me, I'd like to.
This albergue is run by man from Boston, who lives in Gijon with his wife. It is due for upgrades and closes tomorrow for remodeling, glad we came through today.
We found our bunks, laid out our bags. Decided to nap, then go for meal.
Spain has different meal and daily schedule than US. Most businesses close from 1 pm to 4 pm for lunch. Evening meal is at 830 or later. I'm still adjusting to that.
We got beer with lemonade, which is really good, and some tapas. Ate too much, went down street to find WiFi, which is pronounced with short "i" vowel unlike our pronunciation with a long "i" vowel. Anyway, found our WiFi, posted photos and few days of blogs.
It's been a good relaxing day. Tomorrow we hike about 4 or 5 miles, then 7 or 8 day after. Breaking in new shoes.
Did 3.58 miles of just walking around.
Day Ten Done!
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