A hard day at the office Day 19 24kms--total 401kms

Up with the early risers--no idea if its 5 or 7--its dark and raining---find a cafe open--notice its 10 to 7--stop and have a coffee and croissant for breakfast---just as well---there is an 18 km stretch with no villages and its cold and windy and raining---all my warm gear and wet weather gear on--takes me 4 hours--for the last hour the rain is blowing directly into our faces--everyone just focussed on their next few steps---finally get to a village and bar---and its crowded and warm--have 2 coffees and a sandwich---albergues are 6 and 9 kms away--im heading for the 9km one--supposed to have sheets and blankets--quite an incentive--however within 5 minutes of leaving the warm, im limping again--left ankle again--limp the next 6 kms to Legidos-- and the woman offers me a single room with sheets and blankets---and a BATH--all for 10E about 16$---will miracles never cease!!!!!!!!!!!!! I luxeriate in the hot bath for at least 30 minutes---my spirits and body are renewed again. And Im delighted to be 1km over the half way mark. My ankle is sore but with a good rest will be better tomorrow