A Zero Miles Day :)

 Posted by LP

Recent days have taken their toll - when we arrived at our hotel yesterday evening it was clear we had (by chance) booked ourselves into a little bit of heaven when they offered us a welcoming glass of wine…..we quickly decided to change all our bookings (six days out) so we could remain in bliss for a second night - it took some complicated administration to alter our plans, but we did it and are thrilled with the results = extra time in very comfortable beds, a bathroom with all the extras including fluffy towels, plentiful and tasty vegetarian food, the chance to wash clothes and visit the chemist/pharmacy for foot pain relief - as I write this at lunchtime on Thursday I can report a huge improvement in our moods - below are  3 examples of our delight…..

Washing machine - green items predominate!
Hotel bar - friendly people and lots of choice 
Vegetarian hotel breakfast feast 

The Camino provided!

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  1. To Dog With LoveMay 4, 2023 at 7:54 AM

    Wow! It looks amazing. Glad you found a nice place and some great food!

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    1. AnonymousMay 4, 2023 at 1:21 PM

      I am glad you all were able to have some comfort and relaxation for a while… Please continue to have fun and take care of yourselves💚 best, Robbie💚

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    2. AnonymousMay 8, 2023 at 9:00 AM

      Hope that you all are enjoying yourselves.💚 Best, Robbie.

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  2. AnonymousMay 5, 2023 at 8:21 AM

    Ah… the wisdom of that zero miles Day.

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  3. AnonymousMay 5, 2023 at 9:01 AM

    Happy travels! Have a wonderful day… best, Robbie💚

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  4. Cheryl P.May 5, 2023 at 6:54 PM

    Yay! I'm glad it's not all pain and torture!

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  5. AnonymousMay 10, 2023 at 6:29 AM

    💚🙏💚 sending hugs and love, Robbie

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  6. AnonymousMay 10, 2023 at 8:49 AM

    Sounds wonderful- I was wondering how much abuse your feet could take!

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  7. AnonymousMay 11, 2023 at 6:37 PM

    Hi! hope you all are well.💚

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  8. AnonymousMay 13, 2023 at 3:51 AM

    💚 hope you are enjoying your walking journey💚 best, Robbie

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  9. AnonymousMay 15, 2023 at 2:01 PM

    Hi. I hope you all are well. Safe travels.. best, Robbie💚

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  10. AnonymousMay 18, 2023 at 4:12 PM

    Hello. Best wishes for fun and safe travel mercies.💚💚 best, Robbie

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  11. AnonymousMay 24, 2023 at 5:18 AM

    Hello. Hope you all are having fun… Continuing wishes for safe and blessed travels.💚💚 robbi

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