Women Obsessed

This picture was at the monastery where we stayed a few days ago. Evidently, obsessed women don't take pictures.  But this such a cool place, I figured you wouldn't mind.

We were so pleased that we had finally gotten the hang of finding markers, preparing properly before we leave, plenty of food, plenty if water, knowing our next destination,  and having more maps to help us move through the remaining sections before we are able to join the French Way.  We got up early, had breakfast, and departed Canfrance around 8:15 this morning. Our ultimate goal for today was Jaca.

There are markers galore now, except for a couple of areas that changed due to rockslides and the rerouting signs left a lot to be desired. But we persevered and did very well. The trail, although rocky, is a major improvement from what we have experienced so far.  We got to Castille de Jaca around 3 and both felt good, albeit tired. So we decided to continue to Jaca which was 4 kilometers away. 

It was hot, and we were tired, so when we came out on a major road we missed the marker. The more we looked, the more tired we got. After resting at a pull off, and looking at maps, we knew we weren't lost, we just couldn't find the markers. We knew where Jaca was, another 4 kilometers, and opted to walk on the busy highway, until we found an open albergue. Turns out it was less than a quarter mile away. We walked in, and found our markers painted on the  side of the albergue. 

We checked in, got into our room, which is our own, with our own shower. and more. After showers and rest we are rejuvenated. 

In Spain, most places don't serve dinner until 8:30, so we will continue to rest, and then go down for dinner and then, to bed.

Additional lessons learned, no matter how much you think you can make it just a little further, if it is between 3 and 4, and you are tired, STOP! If you don't you will make stupid mistakes. 

We did walk 15 miles today, and are outside Jaca, so we still did good. I think. 

Too obsessed to take a picture. That will change 

Bottom line, we are fine and we are trainable, so we are still happy.

We will plan our next destination after a little more rest.