Canaveral to Rio Lobos

Some of the interesting people I met on this hike:

• Jose the hiker, part of the gang of four. Don't know much else. But he was a very humorous person. 
• Jose the ship's captain. Yes actually piloted freighters all over the world.
• Jose, the hiker who kept to himself but was nice.
• Karen the Dutch lady. 
• John, the Canadian from Vancouver Island, who is spending two nights in every Albergue along the way. Had really interesting stories. ... Every other day as others catch up to us,  we hear more stories of John.
• The 5 Germans who are doing most of this by car because of disabilities.
• The Finnish husband and wife whose names I cannot pronounce
• Beverly.

The hike was uneventful.  We had cloud cover so the temperature was more moderate.  As we have now climbed into the lower parts of the mountains,  we are encountering stronger winds which is both cooling,  and sometimes too cooling.  I know ... you want what you don't have.  {;#)

Been giving it thought and I feel ready to return. It's been good so far,  very challenging,  very rewarding and very ( something - words fail me right now ). Plans call for three more days of approx 36 miles which will get me out of the autonomous region of Extremadura and into the region of Castile y Leon. Current weather forecast is rain and thunderstorms.

Today's photos

Olive trees

An actual forest. Surrounded by lush greenery on both sides. Truly the first time on this hike.

One of the narrow places where we had to cross. Stones for balancing always make me nervous.

This is the best and only picture I'm going to get of Beverly and me.

Three views of the main street in Rio Lobos.

This little girl was hanging around the hostel. Not to worry, she's got a collar.