Today, we had to walk on an additional 3 km because there was no space in the scheduled town. It was difficult but so worth it. We are in a 14 bed dorm all by ourselves. No snorers for us tonight. Martin got a tour by the owners because he started talking hostels with them. I don't think I mentioned but Martin owns the Ottawa Backpackers Inn in downtown Ottawa. Martin is a second generation hostel owner, as his father and late mother own(ed) a hostel in Thunder Bay which Martin grew up in. So this knowledge combined with his MA in Economics make him an very successful business owner.
We went for dinner after we got settled and we had this amazing waiter. He was serving at least 100 people in this square and he was unbelievably quick, efficient and really together. We were so impressed we gave him a huge tip and generally you don't tip in Europe.
The walk today was beautiful in the sun and through the shade of many trees. We went through the town of Melide. I saw this young girl with a Dora the Explorer balloon. It reminded me of friend who once said I reminded her of Dora. So I had to take the picture, it took a few tries but I did it and then there was Lauralee the explorer...
And of course the house of my favourite colour.
There is so much more to share but I don't have time tonight. We are meeting many friends in Santiago on Tuesday for a big party. It will be summer solstice and Candace's birthday. So we have several reasons to party, not to mention finishing 776 km plus 6 km for the two times I had to go back for my stick.
See you all soon
Love
Lauralee
"Remember,
twenty years from now
you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do
than by the things you did do.
So throw off the bow lines.
Sail away from the safe harbour.
Catch the trade winds in your sails.
Explore. Dream. Discover."
Mark Twain
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