Our wonderful stay at Guemes Albergue had to end, but the warmth is still in my heart.
We were out the door by 830. Up the road were fields and homes on our way to Somo to catch a ferry to Santander.
Walking is slow, pain keeping both of us from getting anywhere fast.
Lots of corn in this part of Spain. We hit the trail that follows ocean. Very long but very beautiful. We got to what we thought was Somo, got down to beach to get directions. The woman we talked to on beach was originally from Barcelona but lives in Virginia now. What were the chances with the hundreds of people to ask. We had to ask lifeguard, we then had to walk the length of beach, it looked so far.
Had lunch and then walked to wait for ferry.
Ferry arrived at 2, 20 minutes to cross to Santander. Found our way up the hill, some fellow pilgrims waiting for albergue to open. We placed our packs in row to wait.
I went looking for shoe repair shop to have my fanny pack repaired. Got recommendation, would have to go at 5.
We were first in albergue, got our stuff for showers and hit shower. Only one bathroom was working, we lucked out getting into shower first.
Albergue was very crowded. Packed in like sardines. Not impressed, but a place to sleep. 10€ per person, too much considering.
We gathered our dirty clothes, washing machine provided and we wash when we can. Had some hot tea while waiting on clothes.
Met man from Canary island, he was 60+ years and this was his 5th Camino. Many of the pilgrims are 50+ years old
We did 11.51 miles today.
Day Six Done!
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