Easy walk today.  The weather cooperated for once and we were able to hike with no rain and even the occasional splash of sunlight.  I went mostly introvert today, just listening to music and stacking K’s 

Seems every village has a few old building with this goop sprayed on the exterior.  Joe and I think it looks like a house fungus.  Near as I can tell, it is a waterproofing sealant that is sprayed indiscriminately over old windows, doors, holes, and whatever else is in the way.  Paint must come later…..much much later. 

Joe and I have been seeing more and more of these gigantic bird nests.   This guy took over a smoke stack.  I just looked it up and these are most likely White Storks.  Their nests are massive. 

Made it to Granon.  Small ancient village.  We are staying in a donativo.  You stay fo free, then make a donation before you leave.   My “stamp” on my Compestella was hand drawn by our host.  Super nice guy who is still learning the arts.   He made us a simple dinner of some kind of noodle soup and chickpea hash with bread and wine.  An young Estonian gal next to me was picking at her food trying to analyze each bit before eating it.   I don’t think she gained any weight tonight.

Kemi arrived with her dog Nona and slept in our dorm room with us.  It was nice having her dog with us.  Very well behaved.   Kemi told us that this is the first dorm room she has stayed in so far.  Often the Albergue’s deny entry to dogs.  Last night Kemi rough camped at a cemetery.  She’s a tough gal.  She is doing the hike for law enforcement mental health awareness and has an instagram called “Nona’s way”. 

The conditions in the place are a little ratty, but all the love makes up for it.  Found out in the morning that a bunch of kids slept in the church for the night.  They all made a communal meal, played music, sang, and danced.  Then they flopped down on mats laid on the cold stone floor.   It was like 35 degrees F last night, but I didn’t hear a complaint from any of them.